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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.17, 258.23 and 124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.17, 258.23 and 124.98 is: 172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.17 : 258.23 = 124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.17/258.23 = 124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.17x = 258.23 × 124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.17x = 32,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,272.96/187.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.43

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