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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.26, 256.95 and 124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.26, 256.95 and 124.07 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.26 : 256.95 = 124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.26/256.95 = 124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.26x = 256.95 × 124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.26x = 31,878.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,878.50/186.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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