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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.42, 257.12 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.42, 257.12 and 124.22 is: 171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.42 : 257.12 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.42/257.12 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.42x = 257.12 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.42x = 31,939.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,939.45/186.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.33

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