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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.33, 267.14 and 91.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.33, 267.14 and 91.61 is: 137.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.33 : 267.14 = 91.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.33/267.14 = 91.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.33x = 267.14 × 91.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.33x = 24,472.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,472.70/178.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.23

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