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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.68, 194.68 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.68, 194.68 and 72.08 is: 108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.68 : 194.68 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.68/194.68 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.68x = 194.68 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.68x = 14,032.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,032.53/129.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.21

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