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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 262.17 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 262.17 and 124.56 is: 171.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 262.17 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/262.17 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 262.17 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 32,655.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,655.90/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.80

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