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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 263.59 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 263.59 and 125.55 is: 173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 263.59 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/263.59 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 263.59 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 33,093.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,093.41/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.36

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