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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.96, 179.32 and 71.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.96, 179.32 and 71.74 is: 98.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.96 : 179.32 = 71.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.96/179.32 = 71.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.96x = 179.32 × 71.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.96x = 12,863.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,863.16/129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.98

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