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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.31, 258.41 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.31, 258.41 and 124.35 is: 171.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.31 : 258.41 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.31/258.41 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.31x = 258.41 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.31x = 32,132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,132.66/187.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.55

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