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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.76, 259.10 and 104.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.76, 259.10 and 104.87 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.76 : 259.10 = 104.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.76/259.10 = 104.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.76x = 259.10 × 104.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.76x = 27,170.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,170.52/187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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