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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.18, 193.74 and 52.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.18, 193.74 and 52.14 is: 78.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.18 : 193.74 = 52.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.18/193.74 = 52.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.18x = 193.74 × 52.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.18x = 10,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,101.60/129.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.20

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