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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.72, 263.19 and 125.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.72, 263.19 and 125.11 is: 172.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.72 : 263.19 = 125.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.72/263.19 = 125.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.72x = 263.19 × 125.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.72x = 32,927.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,927.70/190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.65

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