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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.03, 245.64 and 107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.03, 245.64 and 107.13 is: 147.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.03 : 245.64 = 107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.03/245.64 = 107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.03x = 245.64 × 107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.03x = 26,315.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,315.41/178.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.81

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