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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.73, 195.22 and 123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.73, 195.22 and 123.13 is: 183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.73 : 195.22 = 123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.73/195.22 = 123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.73x = 195.22 × 123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.73x = 24,037.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,037.46/130.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.88

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