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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.24, 262.38 and 124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.24, 262.38 and 124.72 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.24 : 262.38 = 124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.24/262.38 = 124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.24x = 262.38 × 124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.24x = 32,724.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,724.03/190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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