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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.15, 266.95 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.15, 266.95 and 120.15 is: 180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.15 : 266.95 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.15/266.95 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.15x = 266.95 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.15x = 32,073.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,073.19/178.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.03

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