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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.32, 193.84 and 68.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.32, 193.84 and 68.28 is: 102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.32 : 193.84 = 68.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.32/193.84 = 68.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.32x = 193.84 × 68.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.32x = 13,235.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,235.40/129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.35

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