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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.67, 196.21 and 124.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.67, 196.21 and 124.67 is: 187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.67 : 196.21 = 124.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.67/196.21 = 124.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.67x = 196.21 × 124.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.67x = 24,461.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,461.50/130.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.20

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