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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 266.92 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178, 266.92 and 91.26 is: 136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 266.92 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/266.92 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 266.92 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 24,359.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,359.12/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.85

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