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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.49, 178.71 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.49, 178.71 and 95.88 is: 132.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.49 : 178.71 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.49/178.71 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.49x = 178.71 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.49x = 17,133.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,133.34/129.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.31

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