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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 194.76 and 124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 194.76 and 124.72 is: 186.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 194.76 = 124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/194.76 = 124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 194.76 × 124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 24,290.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,290.47/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.85

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