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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.34, 267.25 and 91.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.34, 267.25 and 91.55 is: 137.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.34 : 267.25 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.34/267.25 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.34x = 267.25 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.34x = 24,465.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,465.85/178.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.19

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