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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.14, 246.15 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.14, 246.15 and 139.62 is: 192.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.14 : 246.15 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.14/246.15 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.14x = 246.15 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.14x = 34,367.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,367.46/178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.92

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