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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.99, 193.56 and 47.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.99, 193.56 and 47.83 is: 71.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.99 : 193.56 = 47.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.99/193.56 = 47.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.99x = 193.56 × 47.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.99x = 9,258.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,258.62/128.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.78

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