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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.61, 262.86 and 124.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.61, 262.86 and 124.15 is: 171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.61 : 262.86 = 124.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.61/262.86 = 124.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.61x = 262.86 × 124.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.61x = 32,633.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,633.41/190.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.20

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