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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.95, 194.97 and 68.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.95, 194.97 and 68.32 is: 102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.95 : 194.97 = 68.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.95/194.97 = 68.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.95x = 194.97 × 68.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.95x = 13,319.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,319.73/129.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.50

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