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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.23, 245.95 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.23, 245.95 and 103.55 is: 142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.23 : 245.95 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.23/245.95 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.23x = 245.95 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.23x = 25,466.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,466.38/178.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.88

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