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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.10, 258.06 and 124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.10, 258.06 and 124.90 is: 172.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.10 : 258.06 = 124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.10/258.06 = 124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.10x = 258.06 × 124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.10x = 32,231.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,231.69/187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.27

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