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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.03, 258.20 and 124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.03, 258.20 and 124.96 is: 172.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.03 : 258.20 = 124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.03/258.20 = 124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.03x = 258.20 × 124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.03x = 32,264.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,264.67/187.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.51

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