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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.18, 193.47 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.18, 193.47 and 68.16 is: 102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.18 : 193.47 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.18/193.47 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.18x = 193.47 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.18x = 13,186.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,186.92/129.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.08

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