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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.20, 258.36 and 104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.20, 258.36 and 104.30 is: 143.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.20 : 258.36 = 104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.20/258.36 = 104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.20x = 258.36 × 104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.20x = 26,946.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,946.82/187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.94

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