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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.84, 263.19 and 125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.84, 263.19 and 125.29 is: 172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.84 : 263.19 = 125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.84/263.19 = 125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.84x = 263.19 × 125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.84x = 32,975.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,975.08/190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.79

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