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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.10, 262.39 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.10, 262.39 and 124.57 is: 171.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.10 : 262.39 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.10/262.39 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.10x = 262.39 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.10x = 32,684.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,684.95/190.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.93

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