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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.17, 262.26 and 124.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.17, 262.26 and 124.65 is: 171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.17 : 262.26 = 124.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.17/262.26 = 124.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.17x = 262.26 × 124.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.17x = 32,690.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,690.71/190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.90

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