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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.16, 258.27 and 104.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.16, 258.27 and 104.27 is: 143.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.16 : 258.27 = 104.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.16/258.27 = 104.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.16x = 258.27 × 104.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.16x = 26,928.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,928.52/187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.88

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