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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.33, 193.97 and 48.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.33, 193.97 and 48.17 is: 72.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.33 : 193.97 = 48.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.33/193.97 = 48.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.33x = 193.97 × 48.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.33x = 9,344.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,344.14/129.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.25

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