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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.74, 285.57 and 125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.74, 285.57 and 125.54 is: 187.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.74 : 285.57 = 125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.74/285.57 = 125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.74x = 285.57 × 125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.74x = 35,850.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,850.19/190.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.96

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