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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.23, 194.22 and 123.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.23, 194.22 and 123.05 is: 183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.23 : 194.22 = 123.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.23/194.22 = 123.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.23x = 194.22 × 123.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.23x = 23,897.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,897.80/130.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.50

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