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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.04, 266.99 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.04, 266.99 and 98.87 is: 148.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.04 : 266.99 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.04/266.99 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.04x = 266.99 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.04x = 26,395.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,395.97/178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.26

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