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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.96, 194.93 and 47.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.96, 194.93 and 47.68 is: 71.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.96 : 194.93 = 47.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.96/194.93 = 47.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.96x = 194.93 × 47.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.96x = 9,294.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,294.26/129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.52

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