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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.09, 193.60 and 47.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.09, 193.60 and 47.93 is: 71.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.09 : 193.60 = 47.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.09/193.60 = 47.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.09x = 193.60 × 47.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.09x = 9,278.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,278.34/129.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.87

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