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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.52, 194.08 and 68.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.52, 194.08 and 68.66 is: 102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.52 : 194.08 = 68.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.52/194.08 = 68.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.52x = 194.08 × 68.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.52x = 13,325.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,325.53/129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.88

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