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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.51, 285.16 and 124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.51, 285.16 and 124.98 is: 187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.51 : 285.16 = 124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.51/285.16 = 124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.51x = 285.16 × 124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.51x = 35,639.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,639.30/190.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.07

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