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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.23, 193.83 and 48.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.23, 193.83 and 48.05 is: 72.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.23 : 193.83 = 48.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.23/193.83 = 48.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.23x = 193.83 × 48.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.23x = 9,313.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,313.53/129.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.07

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