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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.78, 179.09 and 70.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.78, 179.09 and 70.76 is: 97.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.78 : 179.09 = 70.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.78/179.09 = 70.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.78x = 179.09 × 70.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.78x = 12,672.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,672.77/129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.65

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