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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.29, 193.86 and 52.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.29, 193.86 and 52.25 is: 78.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.29 : 193.86 = 52.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.29/193.86 = 52.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.29x = 193.86 × 52.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.29x = 10,128.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,128.22/129.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.34

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