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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.71, 263.25 and 125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.71, 263.25 and 125.24 is: 172.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.71 : 263.25 = 125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.71/263.25 = 125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.71x = 263.25 × 125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.71x = 32,968.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,968.11/190.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.87

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