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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.46, 262.91 and 124.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.46, 262.91 and 124.99 is: 172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.46 : 262.91 = 124.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.46/262.91 = 124.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.46x = 262.91 × 124.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.46x = 32,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,861.12/190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.54

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