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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.69, 194.50 and 47.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.69, 194.50 and 47.41 is: 71.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.69 : 194.50 = 47.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.69/194.50 = 47.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.69x = 194.50 × 47.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.69x = 9,220.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,220.04/129.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.10

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