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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.15, 267.12 and 81.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.15, 267.12 and 81.87 is: 122.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.15 : 267.12 = 81.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.15/267.12 = 81.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.15x = 267.12 × 81.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.15x = 21,867.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,867.37/178.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.75

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