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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.55, 262.98 and 125.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.55, 262.98 and 125.07 is: 172.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.55 : 262.98 = 125.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.55/262.98 = 125.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.55x = 262.98 × 125.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.55x = 32,890.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,890.91/190.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.61

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