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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.67, 285.75 and 125.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.67, 285.75 and 125.69 is: 188.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.67 : 285.75 = 125.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.67/285.75 = 125.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.67x = 285.75 × 125.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.67x = 35,914.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,914.49/190.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.36

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