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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.67, 194.38 and 52.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.67, 194.38 and 52.58 is: 78.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.67 : 194.38 = 52.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.67/194.38 = 52.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.67x = 194.38 × 52.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.67x = 10,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,220.50/129.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.82

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