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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.95, 196.56 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.95, 196.56 and 123.39 is: 185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.95 : 196.56 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.95/196.56 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.95x = 196.56 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.95x = 24,253.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,253.54/130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.21

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