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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.40, 194.60 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.40, 194.60 and 123.20 is: 183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.40 : 194.60 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.40/194.60 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.40x = 194.60 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.40x = 23,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,974.72/130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.86

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