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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.04, 266.64 and 101.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.04, 266.64 and 101.09 is: 151.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.04 : 266.64 = 101.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.04/266.64 = 101.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.04x = 266.64 × 101.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.04x = 26,954.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,954.64/178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.40

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