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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.95, 257.87 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.95, 257.87 and 123.93 is: 170.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.95 : 257.87 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.95/257.87 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.95x = 257.87 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.95x = 31,958.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,958.14/186.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.94

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