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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.72, 178.81 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.72, 178.81 and 98.53 is: 135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.72 : 178.81 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.72/178.81 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.72x = 178.81 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.72x = 17,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,618.46/129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.82

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