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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.11, 245.82 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.11, 245.82 and 99.44 is: 137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.11 : 245.82 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.11/245.82 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.11x = 245.82 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.11x = 24,443.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,443.11/178.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.24

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