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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.40, 193.95 and 52.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.40, 193.95 and 52.34 is: 78.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.40 : 193.95 = 52.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.40/193.95 = 52.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.40x = 193.95 × 52.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.40x = 10,150.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,150.37/129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.44

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