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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.20, 193.64 and 52.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.20, 193.64 and 52.12 is: 78.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.20 : 193.64 = 52.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.20/193.64 = 52.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.20x = 193.64 × 52.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.20x = 10,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,092.25/129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.12

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