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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.72, 257.75 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.72, 257.75 and 124.52 is: 171.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.72 : 257.75 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.72/257.75 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.72x = 257.75 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.72x = 32,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,093.12/186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.88

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