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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.55, 263.05 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.55, 263.05 and 124.94 is: 172.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.55 : 263.05 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.55/263.05 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.55x = 263.05 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.55x = 32,865.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,865.81/190.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.48

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