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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.83, 179.18 and 71.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.83, 179.18 and 71.63 is: 98.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.83 : 179.18 = 71.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.83/179.18 = 71.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.83x = 179.18 × 71.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.83x = 12,833.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,833.41/129.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.85

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