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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.95, 194.81 and 52.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.95, 194.81 and 52.90 is: 79.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.95 : 194.81 = 52.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.95/194.81 = 52.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.95x = 194.81 × 52.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.95x = 10,305.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,305.79/129.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.30

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