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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.36, 178.52 and 71.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.36, 178.52 and 71.15 is: 98.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.36 : 178.52 = 71.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.36/178.52 = 71.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.36x = 178.52 × 71.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.36x = 12,700.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,700.81/129.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.18

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