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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.73, 263.13 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.73, 263.13 and 124.35 is: 171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.73 : 263.13 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.73/263.13 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.73x = 263.13 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.73x = 32,720.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,720.22/190.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.56

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