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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.14, 262.17 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.14, 262.17 and 124.53 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.14 : 262.17 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.14/262.17 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.14x = 262.17 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.14x = 32,647.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,647.05/190.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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