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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.13, 266.51 and 101.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.13, 266.51 and 101.13 is: 151.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.13 : 266.51 = 101.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.13/266.51 = 101.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.13x = 266.51 × 101.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.13x = 26,951.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,951.65/178.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.31

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