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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.71, 196.06 and 122.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.71, 196.06 and 122.79 is: 184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.71 : 196.06 = 122.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.71/196.06 = 122.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.71x = 196.06 × 122.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.71x = 24,074.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,074.21/130.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.18

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