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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.64, 263.11 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.64, 263.11 and 124.32 is: 171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.64 : 263.11 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.64/263.11 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.64x = 263.11 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.64x = 32,709.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,709.84/190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.58

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