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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.61, 258.88 and 104.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.61, 258.88 and 104.71 is: 144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.61 : 258.88 = 104.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.61/258.88 = 104.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.61x = 258.88 × 104.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.61x = 27,107.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,107.32/187.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.49

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