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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.80, 179.12 and 71.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.80, 179.12 and 71.57 is: 98.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.80 : 179.12 = 71.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.80/179.12 = 71.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.80x = 179.12 × 71.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.80x = 12,818.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,818.36/129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.76

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