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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.22, 193.72 and 48.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.22, 193.72 and 48.01 is: 71.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.22 : 193.72 = 48.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.22/193.72 = 48.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.22x = 193.72 × 48.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.22x = 9,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,300.50/129.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.97

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