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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.17, 193.82 and 48.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.17, 193.82 and 48.04 is: 72.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.17 : 193.82 = 48.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.17/193.82 = 48.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.17x = 193.82 × 48.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.17x = 9,310.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,310.87/129.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.08

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