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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.33, 193.97 and 52.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.33, 193.97 and 52.26 is: 78.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.33 : 193.97 = 52.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.33/193.97 = 52.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.33x = 193.97 × 52.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.33x = 10,136.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,136.61/129.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.38

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