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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.55, 258.80 and 104.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.55, 258.80 and 104.65 is: 144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.55 : 258.80 = 104.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.55/258.80 = 104.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.55x = 258.80 × 104.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.55x = 27,084.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,084.59/187.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.41

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