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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.09, 262.24 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.09, 262.24 and 124.57 is: 171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.09 : 262.24 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.09/262.24 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.09x = 262.24 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.09x = 32,667.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,667.24/190.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.85

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