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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.59, 196.16 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.59, 196.16 and 124.11 is: 186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.59 : 196.16 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.59/196.16 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.59x = 196.16 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.59x = 24,344.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,344.80/130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.42

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