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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.42, 286.02 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.42, 286.02 and 125.52 is: 188.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.42 : 286.02 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.42/286.02 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.42x = 286.02 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.42x = 35,900.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,900.11/190.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.53

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