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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.90, 193.43 and 47.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.90, 193.43 and 47.73 is: 71.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.90 : 193.43 = 47.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.90/193.43 = 47.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.90x = 193.43 × 47.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.90x = 9,232.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,232.18/128.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.63

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