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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.21, 258.35 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.21, 258.35 and 104.32 is: 143.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.21 : 258.35 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.21/258.35 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.21x = 258.35 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.21x = 26,951.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,951.07/187.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.96

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