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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.63, 178.89 and 71.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.63, 178.89 and 71.41 is: 98.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.63 : 178.89 = 71.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.63/178.89 = 71.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.63x = 178.89 × 71.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.63x = 12,773.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,773.28/129.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.54

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