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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.70, 194.55 and 48.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.70, 194.55 and 48.55 is: 72.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.70 : 194.55 = 48.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.70/194.55 = 48.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.70x = 194.55 × 48.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.70x = 9,445.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,445.40/129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.83

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