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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.76, 194.57 and 48.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.76, 194.57 and 48.56 is: 72.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.76 : 194.57 = 48.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.76/194.57 = 48.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.76x = 194.57 × 48.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.76x = 9,447.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,447.29/129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.81

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