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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.83, 257.99 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.83, 257.99 and 124.64 is: 172.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.83 : 257.99 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.83/257.99 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.83x = 257.99 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.83x = 32,156.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,156.83/186.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.12

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