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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.49, 258.75 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.49, 258.75 and 104.60 is: 144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.49 : 258.75 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.49/258.75 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.49x = 258.75 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.49x = 27,065.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,065.25/187.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.36

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