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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.66, 178.92 and 71.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.66, 178.92 and 71.45 is: 98.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.66 : 178.92 = 71.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.66/178.92 = 71.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.66x = 178.92 × 71.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.66x = 12,782.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,782.94/129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.59

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