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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.02, 245.61 and 144.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.02, 245.61 and 144.87 is: 199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.02 : 245.61 = 144.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.02/245.61 = 144.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.02x = 245.61 × 144.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.02x = 35,581.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,581.52/178.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.87

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