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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.55, 258.81 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.55, 258.81 and 104.66 is: 144.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.55 : 258.81 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.55/258.81 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.55x = 258.81 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.55x = 27,086.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,086.93/187.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.42

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