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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.40, 193.92 and 68.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.40, 193.92 and 68.42 is: 102.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.40 : 193.92 = 68.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.40/193.92 = 68.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.40x = 193.92 × 68.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.40x = 13,268.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,268.01/129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.53

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