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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.99, 179.52 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.99, 179.52 and 98.58 is: 136.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.99 : 179.52 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.99/179.52 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.99x = 179.52 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.99x = 17,697.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,697.08/129.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.14

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