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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.78, 258.96 and 124.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.78, 258.96 and 124.73 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.78 : 258.96 = 124.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.78/258.96 = 124.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.78x = 258.96 × 124.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.78x = 32,300.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,300.08/187.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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