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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.53, 178.52 and 98.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.53, 178.52 and 98.37 is: 135.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.53 : 178.52 = 98.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.53/178.52 = 98.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.53x = 178.52 × 98.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.53x = 17,560.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,560.52/129.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.58

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