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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.60, 196.12 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.60, 196.12 and 124.84 is: 187.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.60 : 196.12 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.60/196.12 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.60x = 196.12 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.60x = 24,483.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,483.62/130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.47

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