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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.03, 245.67 and 99.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.03, 245.67 and 99.35 is: 137.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.03 : 245.67 = 99.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.03/245.67 = 99.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.03x = 245.67 × 99.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.03x = 24,406.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,406.09/178.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.09

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