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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.50, 262.82 and 125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.50, 262.82 and 125.06 is: 172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.50 : 262.82 = 125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.50/262.82 = 125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.50x = 262.82 × 125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.50x = 32,868.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,868.27/190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.54

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