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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.41, 178.59 and 71.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.41, 178.59 and 71.20 is: 98.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.41 : 178.59 = 71.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.41/178.59 = 71.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.41x = 178.59 × 71.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.41x = 12,714.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,714.36/129.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.25

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