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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.68, 263.16 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.68, 263.16 and 124.32 is: 171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.68 : 263.16 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.68/263.16 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.68x = 263.16 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.68x = 32,716.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,716.05/190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.58

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