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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.12, 267.72 and 142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.12, 267.72 and 142.48 is: 214.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.12 : 267.72 = 142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.12/267.72 = 142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.12x = 267.72 × 142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.12x = 38,144.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,144.75/178.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.15

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