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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.61, 194.45 and 42.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.61, 194.45 and 42.95 is: 64.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.61 : 194.45 = 42.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.61/194.45 = 42.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.61x = 194.45 × 42.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.61x = 8,350.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,350.81/129.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.43

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