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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.44, 178.88 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.44, 178.88 and 98.34 is: 135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.44 : 178.88 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.44/178.88 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.44x = 178.88 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.44x = 17,591.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,591.06/129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.90

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