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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.82, 263.25 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.82, 263.25 and 124.48 is: 171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.82 : 263.25 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.82/263.25 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.82x = 263.25 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.82x = 32,770.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,770.38/190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.74

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