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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.87, 179.22 and 71.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.87, 179.22 and 71.65 is: 98.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.87 : 179.22 = 71.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.87/179.22 = 71.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.87x = 179.22 × 71.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.87x = 12,841.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,841.07/129.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.88

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