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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.67, 258.98 and 104.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.67, 258.98 and 104.78 is: 144.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.67 : 258.98 = 104.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.67/258.98 = 104.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.67x = 258.98 × 104.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.67x = 27,134.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,134.11/187.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.59

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