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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.95, 196.29 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.95, 196.29 and 124.20 is: 186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.95 : 196.29 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.95/196.29 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.95x = 196.29 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.95x = 24,379.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,379.22/130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.17

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