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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.27, 193.87 and 48.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.27, 193.87 and 48.09 is: 72.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.27 : 193.87 = 48.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.27/193.87 = 48.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.27x = 193.87 × 48.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.27x = 9,323.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,323.86/129.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.13

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