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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.86, 196.09 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.86, 196.09 and 123.93 is: 185.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.86 : 196.09 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.86/196.09 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.86x = 196.09 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.86x = 24,301.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,301.12/130.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.70

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