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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.55, 195.75 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.55, 195.75 and 124.94 is: 187.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.55 : 195.75 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.55/195.75 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.55x = 195.75 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.55x = 24,456.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,456.03/130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.34

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