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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.71, 195.93 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.71, 195.93 and 124.32 is: 186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.71 : 195.93 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.71/195.93 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.71x = 195.93 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.71x = 24,358.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,358.02/130.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.35

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