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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.40, 193.91 and 68.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.40, 193.91 and 68.40 is: 102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.40 : 193.91 = 68.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.40/193.91 = 68.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.40x = 193.91 × 68.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.40x = 13,263.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,263.44/129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.50

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