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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.73, 179.04 and 71.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.73, 179.04 and 71.51 is: 98.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.73 : 179.04 = 71.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.73/179.04 = 71.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.73x = 179.04 × 71.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.73x = 12,802.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,802.42/129.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.69

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