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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.03, 267.23 and 137.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.03, 267.23 and 137.89 is: 206.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.03 : 267.23 = 137.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.03/267.23 = 137.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.03x = 267.23 × 137.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.03x = 36,848.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,848.34/178.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.98

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