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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.01, 245.59 and 108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.01, 245.59 and 108.04 is: 149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.01 : 245.59 = 108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.01/245.59 = 108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.01x = 245.59 × 108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.01x = 26,533.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,533.54/178.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.06

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