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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.62, 194.41 and 48.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.62, 194.41 and 48.44 is: 72.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.62 : 194.41 = 48.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.62/194.41 = 48.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.62x = 194.41 × 48.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.62x = 9,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,417.22/129.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.65

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