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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.13, 267.01 and 86.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.13, 267.01 and 86.70 is: 129.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.13 : 267.01 = 86.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.13/267.01 = 86.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.13x = 267.01 × 86.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.13x = 23,149.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,149.77/178.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.96

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