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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.48, 285.68 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.48, 285.68 and 125.56 is: 188.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.48 : 285.68 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.48/285.68 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.48x = 285.68 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.48x = 35,869.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,869.98/190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.31

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