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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.18, 258.28 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.18, 258.28 and 103.14 is: 142.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.18 : 258.28 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.18/258.28 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.18x = 258.28 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.18x = 26,638.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,638.74/187.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.32

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