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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.20, 267.57 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.20, 267.57 and 142.02 is: 213.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.20 : 267.57 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.20/267.57 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.20x = 267.57 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.20x = 38,000.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,000.29/178.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.25

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