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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.47, 193.96 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.47, 193.96 and 68.58 is: 102.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.47 : 193.96 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.47/193.96 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.47x = 193.96 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.47x = 13,301.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,301.86/129.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.74

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