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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.16, 262.52 and 123.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.16, 262.52 and 123.82 is: 170.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.16 : 262.52 = 123.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.16/262.52 = 123.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.16x = 262.52 × 123.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.16x = 32,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,504.88/190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.94

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