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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.70, 194.60 and 68.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.70, 194.60 and 68.79 is: 103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.70 : 194.60 = 68.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.70/194.60 = 68.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.70x = 194.60 × 68.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.70x = 13,386.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,386.53/129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.21

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