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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.98, 194.90 and 43.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.98, 194.90 and 43.28 is: 64.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.98 : 194.90 = 43.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.98/194.90 = 43.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.98x = 194.90 × 43.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.98x = 8,435.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,435.90/129.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.90

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