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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.30, 193.82 and 48.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.30, 193.82 and 48.10 is: 72.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.30 : 193.82 = 48.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.30/193.82 = 48.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.30x = 193.82 × 48.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.30x = 9,322.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,322.74/129.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.10

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