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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.57, 196.77 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.57, 196.77 and 124.40 is: 187.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.57 : 196.77 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.57/196.77 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.57x = 196.77 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.57x = 24,477.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,477.20/130.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.46

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