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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.26, 193.93 and 48.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.26, 193.93 and 48.17 is: 72.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.26 : 193.93 = 48.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.26/193.93 = 48.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.26x = 193.93 × 48.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.26x = 9,341.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,341.97/129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.27

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