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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.18, 193.70 and 68.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.18, 193.70 and 68.30 is: 102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.18 : 193.70 = 68.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.18/193.70 = 68.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.18x = 193.70 × 68.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.18x = 13,229.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,229.71/129.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.41

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