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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.90, 194.66 and 68.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.90, 194.66 and 68.91 is: 103.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.90 : 194.66 = 68.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.90/194.66 = 68.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.90x = 194.66 × 68.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.90x = 13,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,414.02/129.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.26

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