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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.17, 193.64 and 46.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.17, 193.64 and 46.86 is: 70.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.17 : 193.64 = 46.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.17/193.64 = 46.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.17x = 193.64 × 46.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.17x = 9,073.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,073.74/129.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.25

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