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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.11, 267.03 and 86.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.11, 267.03 and 86.76 is: 130.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.11 : 267.03 = 86.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.11/267.03 = 86.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.11x = 267.03 × 86.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.11x = 23,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,167.52/178.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.07

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