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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.07, 258.16 and 103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.07, 258.16 and 103.05 is: 142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.07 : 258.16 = 103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.07/258.16 = 103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.07x = 258.16 × 103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.07x = 26,602.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,602.10/187.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.20

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