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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.50, 258.74 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.50, 258.74 and 104.58 is: 144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.50 : 258.74 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.50/258.74 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.50x = 258.74 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.50x = 27,058.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,058.51/187.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.31

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