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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.57, 178.76 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.57, 178.76 and 98.46 is: 135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.57 : 178.76 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.57/178.76 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.57x = 178.76 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.57x = 17,600.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,600.22/129.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.84

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