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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.25, 193.70 and 48.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.25, 193.70 and 48.01 is: 71.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.25 : 193.70 = 48.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.25/193.70 = 48.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.25x = 193.70 × 48.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.25x = 9,299.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,299.54/129.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.95

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