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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.25, 193.93 and 52.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.25, 193.93 and 52.26 is: 78.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.25 : 193.93 = 52.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.25/193.93 = 52.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.25x = 193.93 × 52.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.25x = 10,135.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,135.31/129.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.42

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