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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.80, 179.12 and 71.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.80, 179.12 and 71.58 is: 98.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.80 : 179.12 = 71.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.80/179.12 = 71.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.80x = 179.12 × 71.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.80x = 12,821.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,821.32/129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.78

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