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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.84, 259.24 and 104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.84, 259.24 and 104.95 is: 144.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.84 : 259.24 = 104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.84/259.24 = 104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.84x = 259.24 × 104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.84x = 27,207.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,207.24/187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.84

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