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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.60, 262.80 and 124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.60, 262.80 and 124.96 is: 172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.60 : 262.80 = 124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.60/262.80 = 124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.60x = 262.80 × 124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.60x = 32,839.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,839.49/190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.30

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