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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.48, 178.68 and 71.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.48, 178.68 and 71.26 is: 98.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.48 : 178.68 = 71.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.48/178.68 = 71.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.48x = 178.68 × 71.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.48x = 12,732.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,732.74/129.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.34

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