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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.32, 193.94 and 48.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.32, 193.94 and 48.18 is: 72.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.32 : 193.94 = 48.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.32/193.94 = 48.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.32x = 193.94 × 48.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.32x = 9,344.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,344.03/129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.26

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