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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.51, 178.97 and 98.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.51, 178.97 and 98.40 is: 135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.51 : 178.97 = 98.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.51/178.97 = 98.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.51x = 178.97 × 98.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.51x = 17,610.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,610.65/129.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.98

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