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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.14, 267.36 and 91.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.14, 267.36 and 91.53 is: 137.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.14 : 267.36 = 91.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.14/267.36 = 91.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.14x = 267.36 × 91.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.14x = 24,471.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,471.46/178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.37

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