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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.93, 263.41 and 124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.93, 263.41 and 124.60 is: 171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.93 : 263.41 = 124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.93/263.41 = 124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.93x = 263.41 × 124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.93x = 32,820.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,820.89/190.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.90

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