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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.71, 178.62 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.71, 178.62 and 98.50 is: 135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.71 : 178.62 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.71/178.62 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.71x = 178.62 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.71x = 17,594.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,594.07/129.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.64

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