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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.38, 258.57 and 104.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.38, 258.57 and 104.47 is: 144.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.38 : 258.57 = 104.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.38/258.57 = 104.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.38x = 258.57 × 104.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.38x = 27,013.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,013.38/187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.16

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