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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.66, 194.46 and 52.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.66, 194.46 and 52.62 is: 78.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.66 : 194.46 = 52.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.66/194.46 = 52.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.66x = 194.46 × 52.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.66x = 10,232.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,232.49/129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.92

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