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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.56, 194.88 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.56, 194.88 and 124.80 is: 186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.56 : 194.88 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.56/194.88 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.56x = 194.88 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.56x = 24,321.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,321.02/130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.28

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