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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.65, 178.74 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.65, 178.74 and 98.46 is: 135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.65 : 178.74 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.65/178.74 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.65x = 178.74 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.65x = 17,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,598.74/129.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.75

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