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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.23, 256.82 and 124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.23, 256.82 and 124.07 is: 171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.23 : 256.82 = 124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.23/256.82 = 124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.23x = 256.82 × 124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.23x = 31,862.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,862.45/186.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.09

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