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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.69, 194.58 and 68.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.69, 194.58 and 68.82 is: 103.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.69 : 194.58 = 68.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.69/194.58 = 68.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.69x = 194.58 × 68.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.69x = 13,391.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,391.00/129.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.25

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