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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.11, 193.53 and 47.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.11, 193.53 and 47.91 is: 71.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.11 : 193.53 = 47.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.11/193.53 = 47.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.11x = 193.53 × 47.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.11x = 9,272.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,272.02/129.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.81

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