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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.69, 178.98 and 71.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.69, 178.98 and 71.48 is: 98.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.69 : 178.98 = 71.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.69/178.98 = 71.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.69x = 178.98 × 71.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.69x = 12,792.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,792.24/129.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.64

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