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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.10, 262.19 and 124.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.10, 262.19 and 124.62 is: 171.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.10 : 262.19 = 124.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.10/262.19 = 124.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.10x = 262.19 × 124.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.10x = 32,673.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,673.49/190.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.88

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