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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.23, 194.21 and 68.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.23, 194.21 and 68.41 is: 102.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.23 : 194.21 = 68.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.23/194.21 = 68.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.23x = 194.21 × 68.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.23x = 13,285.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,285.91/129.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.81

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