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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.54, 285.69 and 125.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.54, 285.69 and 125.47 is: 188.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.54 : 285.69 = 125.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.54/285.69 = 125.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.54x = 285.69 × 125.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.54x = 35,845.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,845.52/190.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.13

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