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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.03, 266.80 and 101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.03, 266.80 and 101.04 is: 151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.03 : 266.80 = 101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.03/266.80 = 101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.03x = 266.80 × 101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.03x = 26,957.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,957.47/178.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.42

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