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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.81, 194.66 and 44.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.81, 194.66 and 44.25 is: 66.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.81 : 194.66 = 44.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.81/194.66 = 44.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.81x = 194.66 × 44.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.81x = 8,613.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,613.48/129.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.35

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