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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.05, 262.21 and 124.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.05, 262.21 and 124.59 is: 171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.05 : 262.21 = 124.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.05/262.21 = 124.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.05x = 262.21 × 124.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.05x = 32,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,668.74/190.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.90

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