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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.15, 262.52 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.15, 262.52 and 123.78 is: 170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.15 : 262.52 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.15/262.52 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.15x = 262.52 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.15x = 32,493.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,493.73/190.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.89

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