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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.55, 194.36 and 68.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.55, 194.36 and 68.67 is: 103.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.55 : 194.36 = 68.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.55/194.36 = 68.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.55x = 194.36 × 68.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.55x = 13,346.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,346.70/129.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.02

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