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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.10, 256.68 and 123.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.10, 256.68 and 123.90 is: 170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.10 : 256.68 = 123.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.10/256.68 = 123.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.10x = 256.68 × 123.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.10x = 31,802.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,802.65/186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.89

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