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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.24, 267.12 and 142.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.24, 267.12 and 142.06 is: 212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.24 : 267.12 = 142.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.24/267.12 = 142.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.24x = 267.12 × 142.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.24x = 37,947.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,947.07/178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.90

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