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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.68, 194.52 and 75.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.68, 194.52 and 75.52 is: 113.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.68 : 194.52 = 75.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.68/194.52 = 75.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.68x = 194.52 × 75.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.68x = 14,690.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,690.15/129.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.28

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