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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.36, 193.97 and 48.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.36, 193.97 and 48.18 is: 72.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.36 : 193.97 = 48.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.36/193.97 = 48.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.36x = 193.97 × 48.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.36x = 9,345.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,345.23/129.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.24

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