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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.98, 195.05 and 47.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.98, 195.05 and 47.73 is: 71.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.98 : 195.05 = 47.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.98/195.05 = 47.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.98x = 195.05 × 47.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.98x = 9,310.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,310.59/129.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.63

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