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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.60, 258.88 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.60, 258.88 and 104.72 is: 144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.60 : 258.88 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.60/258.88 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.60x = 258.88 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.60x = 27,109.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,109.91/187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.51

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