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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 266.86 and 100.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178, 266.86 and 100.96 is: 151.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 266.86 = 100.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/266.86 = 100.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 266.86 × 100.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 26,942.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,942.19/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.36

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