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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.03, 193.56 and 47.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.03, 193.56 and 47.87 is: 71.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.03 : 193.56 = 47.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.03/193.56 = 47.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.03x = 193.56 × 47.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.03x = 9,264.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,264.75/129.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.80

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