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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.53, 194.31 and 52.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.53, 194.31 and 52.52 is: 78.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.53 : 194.31 = 52.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.53/194.31 = 52.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.53x = 194.31 × 52.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.53x = 10,204.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,204.19/129.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.78

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