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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129, 193.32 and 47.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129, 193.32 and 47.76 is: 71.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129 : 193.32 = 47.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129/193.32 = 47.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129x = 193.32 × 47.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129x = 9,232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,232.96/129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.57

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