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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 195.84 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 195.84 and 123.16 is: 184.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 195.84 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/195.84 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 195.84 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 24,119.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,119.65/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.51

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