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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.51, 258.74 and 104.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.51, 258.74 and 104.61 is: 144.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.51 : 258.74 = 104.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.51/258.74 = 104.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.51x = 258.74 × 104.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.51x = 27,066.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,066.79/187.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.35

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