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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.78, 194.50 and 68.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.78, 194.50 and 68.87 is: 103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.78 : 194.50 = 68.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.78/194.50 = 68.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.78x = 194.50 × 68.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.78x = 13,395.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,395.22/129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.22

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