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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.44, 178.59 and 99.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.44, 178.59 and 99.96 is: 137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.44 : 178.59 = 99.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.44/178.59 = 99.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.44x = 178.59 × 99.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.44x = 17,851.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,851.86/129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.92

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