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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.53, 262.83 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.53, 262.83 and 125.01 is: 172.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.53 : 262.83 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.53/262.83 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.53x = 262.83 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.53x = 32,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,856.38/190.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.45

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