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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.22, 245.95 and 100.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.22, 245.95 and 100.60 is: 138.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.22 : 245.95 = 100.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.22/245.95 = 100.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.22x = 245.95 × 100.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.22x = 24,741.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,741.70/178.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.82

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