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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.13, 193.76 and 48.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.13, 193.76 and 48.03 is: 72.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.13 : 193.76 = 48.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.13/193.76 = 48.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.13x = 193.76 × 48.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.13x = 9,305.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,305.51/129.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.06

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