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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.71, 179 and 96.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.71, 179 and 96.91 is: 133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.71 : 179 = 96.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.71/179 = 96.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.71x = 179 × 96.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.71x = 17,346.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,346.89/129.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.74

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