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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 259.33 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 259.33 and 105.04 is: 144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 259.33 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/259.33 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 259.33 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 27,240.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,240.02/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.96

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