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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.79, 259.10 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.79, 259.10 and 104.88 is: 144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.79 : 259.10 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.79/259.10 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.79x = 259.10 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.79x = 27,172.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,172.59/187.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.70

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