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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.11, 193.61 and 47.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.11, 193.61 and 47.90 is: 71.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.11 : 193.61 = 47.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.11/193.61 = 47.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.11x = 193.61 × 47.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.11x = 9,272.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,272.71/129.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.82

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