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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.59, 195.88 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.59, 195.88 and 124.10 is: 186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.59 : 195.88 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.59/195.88 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.59x = 195.88 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.59x = 24,308.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,308.71/130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.15

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