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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.62, 257.60 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.62, 257.60 and 124.56 is: 171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.62 : 257.60 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.62/257.60 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.62x = 257.60 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.62x = 32,086.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,086.66/186.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.94

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