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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.98, 263.55 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.98, 263.55 and 125.61 is: 173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.98 : 263.55 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.98/263.55 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.98x = 263.55 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.98x = 33,104.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,104.52/190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.34

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