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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.92, 193.30 and 47.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.92, 193.30 and 47.75 is: 71.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.92 : 193.30 = 47.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.92/193.30 = 47.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.92x = 193.30 × 47.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.92x = 9,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,230.08/128.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.60

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