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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.73, 194.95 and 123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.73, 194.95 and 123.54 is: 184.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.73 : 194.95 = 123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.73/194.95 = 123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.73x = 194.95 × 123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.73x = 24,084.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,084.12/130.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.23

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