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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.32, 262.52 and 124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.32, 262.52 and 124.90 is: 172.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.32 : 262.52 = 124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.32/262.52 = 124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.32x = 262.52 × 124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.32x = 32,788.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,788.75/190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.28

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