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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.69, 195.97 and 43.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.69, 195.97 and 43.99 is: 65.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.69 : 195.97 = 43.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.69/195.97 = 43.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.69x = 195.97 × 43.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.69x = 8,620.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,620.50/130.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.96

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