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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.85, 194.72 and 68.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.85, 194.72 and 68.97 is: 103.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.85 : 194.72 = 68.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.85/194.72 = 68.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.85x = 194.72 × 68.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.85x = 13,429.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,429.60/129.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.42

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