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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.16, 193.68 and 48.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.16, 193.68 and 48.08 is: 72.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.16 : 193.68 = 48.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.16/193.68 = 48.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.16x = 193.68 × 48.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.16x = 9,312.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,312.13/129.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.10

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