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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.02, 193.55 and 52.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.02, 193.55 and 52.02 is: 78.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.02 : 193.55 = 52.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.02/193.55 = 52.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.02x = 193.55 × 52.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.02x = 10,068.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,068.21/129.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.04

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