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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.66, 178.93 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.66, 178.93 and 71.44 is: 98.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.66 : 178.93 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.66/178.93 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.66x = 178.93 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.66x = 12,782.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,782.00/129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.58

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