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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.45, 262.59 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.45, 262.59 and 124.84 is: 172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.45 : 262.59 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.45/262.59 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.45x = 262.59 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.45x = 32,781.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,781.74/190.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.13

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