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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.07, 257.06 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.07, 257.06 and 123.88 is: 171.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.07 : 257.06 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.07/257.06 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.07x = 257.06 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.07x = 31,842.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,842.69/186.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.14

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