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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.07, 245.52 and 136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.07, 245.52 and 136.53 is: 188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.07 : 245.52 = 136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.07/245.52 = 136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.07x = 245.52 × 136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.07x = 33,520.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,520.85/178.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.25

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