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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.51, 178.92 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.51, 178.92 and 96.72 is: 133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.51 : 178.92 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.51/178.92 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.51x = 178.92 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.51x = 17,305.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,305.14/129.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.62

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