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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.42, 178.58 and 71.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.42, 178.58 and 71.19 is: 98.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.42 : 178.58 = 71.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.42/178.58 = 71.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.42x = 178.58 × 71.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.42x = 12,713.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,713.29/129.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.23

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