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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.04, 262.14 and 124.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.04, 262.14 and 124.55 is: 171.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.04 : 262.14 = 124.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.04/262.14 = 124.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.04x = 262.14 × 124.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.04x = 32,648.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,648.91/190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.80

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