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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.81, 259.19 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.81, 259.19 and 104.94 is: 144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.81 : 259.19 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.81/259.19 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.81x = 259.19 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.81x = 27,199.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,199.27/187.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.83

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