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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.13, 245.66 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.13, 245.66 and 138.71 is: 191.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.13 : 245.66 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.13/245.66 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.13x = 245.66 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.13x = 34,073.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,073.58/178.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.29

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