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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.53, 263.03 and 125.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.53, 263.03 and 125.10 is: 172.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.53 : 263.03 = 125.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.53/263.03 = 125.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.53x = 263.03 × 125.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.53x = 32,904.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,904.43/190.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.70

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