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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.93, 257.79 and 124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.93, 257.79 and 124.71 is: 171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.93 : 257.79 = 124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.93/257.79 = 124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.93x = 257.79 × 124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.93x = 32,148.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,148.99/186.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.98

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