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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.82, 257.73 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.82, 257.73 and 124.68 is: 172.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.82 : 257.73 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.82/257.73 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.82x = 257.73 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.82x = 32,133.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,133.78/186.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.00

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