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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.28, 193.86 and 48.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.28, 193.86 and 48.08 is: 72.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.28 : 193.86 = 48.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.28/193.86 = 48.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.28x = 193.86 × 48.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.28x = 9,319.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,319.82/129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.09

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