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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.62, 258.91 and 104.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.62, 258.91 and 104.73 is: 144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.62 : 258.91 = 104.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.62/258.91 = 104.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.62x = 258.91 × 104.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.62x = 27,115.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,115.38/187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.52

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