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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.51, 178.58 and 96.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.51, 178.58 and 96.71 is: 133.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.51 : 178.58 = 96.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.51/178.58 = 96.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.51x = 178.58 × 96.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.51x = 17,269.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,269.82/129.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.35

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