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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.21, 256.86 and 124.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.21, 256.86 and 124.05 is: 171.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.21 : 256.86 = 124.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.21/256.86 = 124.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.21x = 256.86 × 124.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.21x = 31,863.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,863.48/186.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.12

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