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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.03, 266.83 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.03, 266.83 and 126.39 is: 189.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.03 : 266.83 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.03/266.83 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.03x = 266.83 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.03x = 33,725.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,725.33/178.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.43

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