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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.20, 267.21 and 86.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.20, 267.21 and 86.94 is: 130.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.20 : 267.21 = 86.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.20/267.21 = 86.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.20x = 267.21 × 86.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.20x = 23,231.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,231.24/178.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.37

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