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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.08, 256.66 and 123.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.08, 256.66 and 123.98 is: 171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.08 : 256.66 = 123.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.08/256.66 = 123.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.08x = 256.66 × 123.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.08x = 31,820.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,820.71/186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.01

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