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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.65, 194.55 and 52.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.65, 194.55 and 52.62 is: 78.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.65 : 194.55 = 52.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.65/194.55 = 52.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.65x = 194.55 × 52.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.65x = 10,235.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,235.99/129.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.95

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