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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.10, 193.73 and 52.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.10, 193.73 and 52.10 is: 78.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.10 : 193.73 = 52.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.10/193.73 = 52.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.10x = 193.73 × 52.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.10x = 10,093.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,093.33/129.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.18

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