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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.08, 193.96 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.08, 193.96 and 124.44 is: 185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.08 : 193.96 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.08/193.96 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.08x = 193.96 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.08x = 24,136.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,136.38/130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.55

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