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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.53, 262.74 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.53, 262.74 and 124.02 is: 171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.53 : 262.74 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.53/262.74 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.53x = 262.74 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.53x = 32,585.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,585.01/190.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.02

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