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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.19, 262.60 and 124.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.19, 262.60 and 124.81 is: 172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.19 : 262.60 = 124.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.19/262.60 = 124.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.19x = 262.60 × 124.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.19x = 32,773.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,773.17/190.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.32

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