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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.12, 266.97 and 134.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.12, 266.97 and 134.78 is: 202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.12 : 266.97 = 134.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.12/266.97 = 134.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.12x = 266.97 × 134.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.12x = 35,982.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,982.22/178.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.02

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