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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.77, 259.13 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.77, 259.13 and 104.88 is: 144.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.77 : 259.13 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.77/259.13 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.77x = 259.13 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.77x = 27,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,178.05/187.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.74

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