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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.18, 193.88 and 52.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.18, 193.88 and 52.23 is: 78.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.18 : 193.88 = 52.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.18/193.88 = 52.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.18x = 193.88 × 52.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.18x = 10,126.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,126.35/129.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.39

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