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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.10, 267.19 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.10, 267.19 and 125.55 is: 188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.10 : 267.19 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.10/267.19 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.10x = 267.19 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.10x = 33,544.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,544.86/178.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.35

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