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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.05, 267.02 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.05, 267.02 and 126.54 is: 189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.05 : 267.02 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.05/267.02 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.05x = 267.02 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.05x = 33,788.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,788.08/178.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.77

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