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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.06, 245.73 and 99.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.06, 245.73 and 99.39 is: 137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.06 : 245.73 = 99.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.06/245.73 = 99.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.06x = 245.73 × 99.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.06x = 24,423.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,423.40/178.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.17

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