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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.95, 259.35 and 105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.95, 259.35 and 105.05 is: 144.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.95 : 259.35 = 105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.95/259.35 = 105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.95x = 259.35 × 105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.95x = 27,243.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,243.42/187.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.95

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