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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.75, 259.09 and 104.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.75, 259.09 and 104.86 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.75 : 259.09 = 104.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.75/259.09 = 104.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.75x = 259.09 × 104.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.75x = 27,168.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,168.34/187.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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