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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.06, 262.32 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.06, 262.32 and 124.53 is: 171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.06 : 262.32 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.06/262.32 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.06x = 262.32 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.06x = 32,665.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,665.96/190.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.87

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