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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.92, 263.38 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.92, 263.38 and 125.32 is: 172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.92 : 263.38 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.92/263.38 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.92x = 263.38 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.92x = 33,006.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,006.78/190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.88

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