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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.32, 262.50 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.32, 262.50 and 124.02 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.32 : 262.50 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.32/262.50 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.32x = 262.50 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.32x = 32,555.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,555.25/190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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