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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.85, 179.18 and 71.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.85, 179.18 and 71.63 is: 98.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.85 : 179.18 = 71.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.85/179.18 = 71.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.85x = 179.18 × 71.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.85x = 12,833.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,833.95/129.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.84

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