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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.79, 178.90 and 98.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.79, 178.90 and 98.61 is: 135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.79 : 178.90 = 98.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.79/178.90 = 98.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.79x = 178.90 × 98.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.79x = 17,641.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,641.33/129.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.92

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