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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.18, 258.29 and 124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.18, 258.29 and 124.98 is: 172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.18 : 258.29 = 124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.18/258.29 = 124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.18x = 258.29 × 124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.18x = 32,279.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,279.96/187.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.46

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