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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.14, 193.78 and 68.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.14, 193.78 and 68.28 is: 102.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.14 : 193.78 = 68.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.14/193.78 = 68.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.14x = 193.78 × 68.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.14x = 13,231.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,231.30/129.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.46

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