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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.09, 193.68 and 47.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.09, 193.68 and 47.97 is: 71.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.09 : 193.68 = 47.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.09/193.68 = 47.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.09x = 193.68 × 47.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.09x = 9,290.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,290.83/129.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.97

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