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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.81, 194.75 and 44.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.81, 194.75 and 44.31 is: 66.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.81 : 194.75 = 44.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.81/194.75 = 44.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.81x = 194.75 × 44.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.81x = 8,629.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,629.37/129.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.48

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