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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.07, 267.35 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.07, 267.35 and 91.46 is: 137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.07 : 267.35 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.07/267.35 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.07x = 267.35 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.07x = 24,452.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,452.73/178.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.32

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