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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.77, 179.09 and 98.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.77, 179.09 and 98.78 is: 136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.77 : 179.09 = 98.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.77/179.09 = 98.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.77x = 179.09 × 98.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.77x = 17,689.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,689.12/129.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.32

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