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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.21, 245.92 and 103.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.21, 245.92 and 103.51 is: 142.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.21 : 245.92 = 103.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.21/245.92 = 103.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.21x = 245.92 × 103.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.21x = 25,453.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,453.43/178.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.83

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