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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.32, 262.47 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.32, 262.47 and 124.75 is: 172.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.32 : 262.47 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.32/262.47 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.32x = 262.47 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.32x = 32,743.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,743.13/190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.04

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