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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.02, 257.91 and 124.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.02, 257.91 and 124.79 is: 172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.02 : 257.91 = 124.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.02/257.91 = 124.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.02x = 257.91 × 124.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.02x = 32,183.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,183.30/187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.08

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