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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.92, 179.34 and 98.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.92, 179.34 and 98.84 is: 136.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.92 : 179.34 = 98.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.92/179.34 = 98.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.92x = 179.34 × 98.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.92x = 17,725.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,725.97/129.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.44

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