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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.55, 178.86 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.55, 178.86 and 96.36 is: 133.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.55 : 178.86 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.55/178.86 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.55x = 178.86 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.55x = 17,234.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,234.95/129.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.04

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