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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.24, 258.38 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.24, 258.38 and 104.34 is: 143.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.24 : 258.38 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.24/258.38 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.24x = 258.38 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.24x = 26,958.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,958.85/187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.98

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