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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 195.31 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 195.31 and 124.54 is: 185.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 195.31 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/195.31 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 195.31 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 24,323.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,323.57/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.79

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