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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.47, 178.65 and 71.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.47, 178.65 and 71.24 is: 98.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.47 : 178.65 = 71.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.47/178.65 = 71.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.47x = 178.65 × 71.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.47x = 12,727.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,727.47/129.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.31

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