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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.22, 262.41 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.22, 262.41 and 124.70 is: 172.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.22 : 262.41 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.22/262.41 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.22x = 262.41 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.22x = 32,721.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,721.21/190.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.02

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