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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.13, 193.69 and 52.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.13, 193.69 and 52.14 is: 78.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.13 : 193.69 = 52.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.13/193.69 = 52.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.13x = 193.69 × 52.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.13x = 10,098.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,098.38/129.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.20

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