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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.78, 179.10 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.78, 179.10 and 98.64 is: 136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.78 : 179.10 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.78/179.10 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.78x = 179.10 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.78x = 17,666.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,666.42/129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.13

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