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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.13, 193.74 and 47.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.13, 193.74 and 47.98 is: 71.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.13 : 193.74 = 47.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.13/193.74 = 47.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.13x = 193.74 × 47.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.13x = 9,295.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,295.71/129.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.99

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