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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.71, 259.02 and 104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.71, 259.02 and 104.81 is: 144.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.71 : 259.02 = 104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.71/259.02 = 104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.71x = 259.02 × 104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.71x = 27,147.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,147.89/187.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.63

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