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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.89, 178.71 and 98.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.89, 178.71 and 98.62 is: 135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.89 : 178.71 = 98.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.89/178.71 = 98.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.89x = 178.71 × 98.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.89x = 17,624.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,624.07/129.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.69

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