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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.99, 257.95 and 124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.99, 257.95 and 124.82 is: 172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.99 : 257.95 = 124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.99/257.95 = 124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.99x = 257.95 × 124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.99x = 32,197.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,197.65/186.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.19

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