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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.60, 178.80 and 98.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.60, 178.80 and 98.56 is: 135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.60 : 178.80 = 98.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.60/178.80 = 98.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.60x = 178.80 × 98.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.60x = 17,622.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,622.53/129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.98

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