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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.97, 259.42 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.97, 259.42 and 105.08 is: 145.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.97 : 259.42 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.97/259.42 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.97x = 259.42 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.97x = 27,260.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,260.24/187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.02

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