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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.02, 258.10 and 104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.02, 258.10 and 104.13 is: 143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.02 : 258.10 = 104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.02/258.10 = 104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.02x = 258.10 × 104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.02x = 26,875.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,875.69/187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.70

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