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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.38, 258.54 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.38, 258.54 and 104.46 is: 144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.38 : 258.54 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.38/258.54 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.38x = 258.54 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.38x = 27,007.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,007.09/187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.13

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