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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.12, 193.67 and 52.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.12, 193.67 and 52.07 is: 78.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.12 : 193.67 = 52.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.12/193.67 = 52.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.12x = 193.67 × 52.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.12x = 10,083.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,083.56/129.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.10

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