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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.93, 259.34 and 105.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.93, 259.34 and 105.03 is: 144.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.93 : 259.34 = 105.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.93/259.34 = 105.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.93x = 259.34 × 105.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.93x = 27,237.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,237.96/187.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.94

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