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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.61, 263.05 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.61, 263.05 and 124.25 is: 171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.61 : 263.05 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.61/263.05 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.61x = 263.05 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.61x = 32,683.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,683.96/190.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.47

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