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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.72, 259.04 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.72, 259.04 and 104.80 is: 144.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.72 : 259.04 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.72/259.04 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.72x = 259.04 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.72x = 27,147.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,147.39/187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.62

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