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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.98, 194.92 and 52.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.98, 194.92 and 52.94 is: 79.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.98 : 194.92 = 52.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.98/194.92 = 52.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.98x = 194.92 × 52.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.98x = 10,319.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,319.06/129.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.39

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