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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.66, 179.01 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.66, 179.01 and 98.52 is: 136.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.66 : 179.01 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.66/179.01 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.66x = 179.01 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.66x = 17,636.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,636.07/129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.02

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