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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.18, 193.64 and 52.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.18, 193.64 and 52.20 is: 78.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.18 : 193.64 = 52.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.18/193.64 = 52.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.18x = 193.64 × 52.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.18x = 10,108.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,108.01/129.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.25

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