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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.77, 178.96 and 96.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.77, 178.96 and 96.66 is: 133.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.77 : 178.96 = 96.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.77/178.96 = 96.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.77x = 178.96 × 96.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.77x = 17,297.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,297.46/129.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.29

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