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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.30, 193.68 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.30, 193.68 and 102.12 is: 152.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.30 : 193.68 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.30/193.68 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.30x = 193.68 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.30x = 19,778.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,778.60/129.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.97

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