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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.98, 179.39 and 71.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.98, 179.39 and 71.77 is: 99.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.98 : 179.39 = 71.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.98/179.39 = 71.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.98x = 179.39 × 71.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.98x = 12,874.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,874.01/129.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.04

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