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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.09, 193.58 and 46.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.09, 193.58 and 46.80 is: 70.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.09 : 193.58 = 46.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.09/193.58 = 46.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.09x = 193.58 × 46.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.09x = 9,059.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,059.49/129.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.18

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