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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.99, 195.01 and 43.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.99, 195.01 and 43.30 is: 64.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.99 : 195.01 = 43.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.99/195.01 = 43.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.99x = 195.01 × 43.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.99x = 8,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,444.48/129.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.96

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