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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.10, 245.80 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.10, 245.80 and 100.50 is: 138.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.10 : 245.80 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.10/245.80 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.10x = 245.80 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.10x = 24,702.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,702.90/178.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.70

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