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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.23, 258.38 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.23, 258.38 and 104.34 is: 143.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.23 : 258.38 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.23/258.38 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.23x = 258.38 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.23x = 26,959.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,959.37/187.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.99

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