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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 262.12 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 262.12 and 131.12 is: 180.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 262.12 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/262.12 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 262.12 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 34,369.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,369.17/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.81

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