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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.82, 179.16 and 71.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.82, 179.16 and 71.60 is: 98.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.82 : 179.16 = 71.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.82/179.16 = 71.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.82x = 179.16 × 71.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.82x = 12,827.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,827.86/129.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.81

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