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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.13, 262.13 and 123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.13, 262.13 and 123.62 is: 170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.13 : 262.13 = 123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.13/262.13 = 123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.13x = 262.13 × 123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.13x = 32,404.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,404.51/190.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.44

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