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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.31, 196.53 and 124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.31, 196.53 and 124.69 is: 188.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.31 : 196.53 = 124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.31/196.53 = 124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.31x = 196.53 × 124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.31x = 24,504.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,504.74/130.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.05

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