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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.16, 193.77 and 48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.16, 193.77 and 48 is: 72.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.16 : 193.77 = 48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.16/193.77 = 48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.16x = 193.77 × 48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.16x = 9,300.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,300.96/129.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.01

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