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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.90, 263.52 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.90, 263.52 and 125.42 is: 173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.90 : 263.52 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.90/263.52 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.90x = 263.52 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.90x = 33,050.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,050.68/190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.14

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