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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 262.98 and 125.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 262.98 and 125.10 is: 172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 262.98 = 125.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/262.98 = 125.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 262.98 × 125.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 32,898.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,898.80/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.59

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