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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.03, 193.63 and 47.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.03, 193.63 and 47.88 is: 71.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.03 : 193.63 = 47.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.03/193.63 = 47.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.03x = 193.63 × 47.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.03x = 9,270.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,270.77/129.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.85

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