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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.09, 262.47 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.09, 262.47 and 124.68 is: 172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.09 : 262.47 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.09/262.47 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.09x = 262.47 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.09x = 32,724.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,724.76/190.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.15

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