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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.30, 256.95 and 124.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.30, 256.95 and 124.21 is: 171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.30 : 256.95 = 124.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.30/256.95 = 124.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.30x = 256.95 × 124.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.30x = 31,916.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,916.97/186.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.32

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