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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.82, 179.15 and 71.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.82, 179.15 and 71.59 is: 98.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.82 : 179.15 = 71.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.82/179.15 = 71.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.82x = 179.15 × 71.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.82x = 12,824.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,824.99/129.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.79

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