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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.74, 262.84 and 125.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.74, 262.84 and 125.13 is: 172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.74 : 262.84 = 125.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.74/262.84 = 125.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.74x = 262.84 × 125.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.74x = 32,889.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,889.17/190.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.43

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