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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.45, 258.68 and 104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.45, 258.68 and 104.56 is: 144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.45 : 258.68 = 104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.45/258.68 = 104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.45x = 258.68 × 104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.45x = 27,047.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,047.58/187.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.29

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