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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.79, 259.13 and 104.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.79, 259.13 and 104.89 is: 144.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.79 : 259.13 = 104.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.79/259.13 = 104.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.79x = 259.13 × 104.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.79x = 27,180.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,180.15/187.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.74

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