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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 263.40 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 263.40 and 125.39 is: 173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 263.40 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/263.40 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 263.40 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 33,027.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,027.73/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.02

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