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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.12, 266.83 and 86.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.12, 266.83 and 86.54 is: 129.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.12 : 266.83 = 86.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.12/266.83 = 86.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.12x = 266.83 × 86.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.12x = 23,091.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,091.42/178.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.64

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