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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.75, 194.69 and 44.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.75, 194.69 and 44.31 is: 66.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.75 : 194.69 = 44.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.75/194.69 = 44.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.75x = 194.69 × 44.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.75x = 8,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,626.49/129.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.49

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