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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.15, 245.87 and 99.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.15, 245.87 and 99.47 is: 137.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.15 : 245.87 = 99.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.15/245.87 = 99.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.15x = 245.87 × 99.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.15x = 24,456.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,456.81/178.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.28

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