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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.38, 193.93 and 52.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.38, 193.93 and 52.33 is: 78.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.38 : 193.93 = 52.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.38/193.93 = 52.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.38x = 193.93 × 52.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.38x = 10,148.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,148.36/129.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.44

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