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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.66, 194.19 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.66, 194.19 and 68.76 is: 102.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.66 : 194.19 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.66/194.19 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.66x = 194.19 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.66x = 13,352.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,352.50/129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.98

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