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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.95, 179.33 and 71.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.95, 179.33 and 71.73 is: 98.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.95 : 179.33 = 71.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.95/179.33 = 71.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.95x = 179.33 × 71.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.95x = 12,862.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,862.98/129.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.99

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