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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.03, 245.68 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.03, 245.68 and 108.12 is: 149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.03 : 245.68 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.03/245.68 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.03x = 245.68 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.03x = 26,562.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,562.92/178.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.20

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