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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.20, 267.05 and 137.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.20, 267.05 and 137.55 is: 206.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.20 : 267.05 = 137.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.20/267.05 = 137.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.20x = 267.05 × 137.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.20x = 36,731.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,731.80/178.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.13

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