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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.95, 258.03 and 124.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.95, 258.03 and 124.79 is: 172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.95 : 258.03 = 124.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.95/258.03 = 124.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.95x = 258.03 × 124.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.95x = 32,198.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,198.27/186.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.23

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