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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.83, 194.78 and 68.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.83, 194.78 and 68.93 is: 103.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.83 : 194.78 = 68.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.83/194.78 = 68.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.83x = 194.78 × 68.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.83x = 13,425.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,425.38/129.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.41

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