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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.05, 245.44 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.05, 245.44 and 140.64 is: 193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.05 : 245.44 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.05/245.44 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.05x = 245.44 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.05x = 34,518.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,518.68/178.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.87

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