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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.20, 193.39 and 68.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.20, 193.39 and 68.18 is: 102.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.20 : 193.39 = 68.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.20/193.39 = 68.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.20x = 193.39 × 68.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.20x = 13,184.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,184.19/129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.05

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