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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.42, 178.67 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.42, 178.67 and 98.34 is: 135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.42 : 178.67 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.42/178.67 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.42x = 178.67 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.42x = 17,569.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,569.92/129.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.76

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