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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.53, 193.92 and 68.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.53, 193.92 and 68.48 is: 102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.53 : 193.92 = 68.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.53/193.92 = 68.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.53x = 193.92 × 68.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.53x = 13,279.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,279.64/129.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.52

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