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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.05, 256.64 and 123.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.05, 256.64 and 123.86 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.05 : 256.64 = 123.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.05/256.64 = 123.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.05x = 256.64 × 123.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.05x = 31,787.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,787.45/186.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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