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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.72, 179.34 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.72, 179.34 and 98.79 is: 136.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.72 : 179.34 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.72/179.34 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.72x = 179.34 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.72x = 17,717.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,717.00/129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.58

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