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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.67, 258.86 and 124.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.67, 258.86 and 124.65 is: 171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.67 : 258.86 = 124.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.67/258.86 = 124.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.67x = 258.86 × 124.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.67x = 32,266.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,266.28/187.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.94

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