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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.14, 258.24 and 103.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.14, 258.24 and 103.11 is: 142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.14 : 258.24 = 103.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.14/258.24 = 103.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.14x = 258.24 × 103.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.14x = 26,627.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,627.13/187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.28

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