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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.53, 178.76 and 71.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.53, 178.76 and 71.32 is: 98.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.53 : 178.76 = 71.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.53/178.76 = 71.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.53x = 178.76 × 71.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.53x = 12,748.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,748.81/129.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.42

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