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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.12, 266.82 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.12, 266.82 and 141.62 is: 212.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.12 : 266.82 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.12/266.82 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.12x = 266.82 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.12x = 37,785.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,785.71/178.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.14

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