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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.65, 194.18 and 68.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.65, 194.18 and 68.63 is: 102.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.65 : 194.18 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.65/194.18 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.65x = 194.18 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.65x = 13,325.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,325.26/129.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.78

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