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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.24, 262.24 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.24, 262.24 and 124.80 is: 172.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.24 : 262.24 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.24/262.24 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.24x = 262.24 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.24x = 32,727.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,727.55/190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.03

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