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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.35, 267.77 and 91.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.35, 267.77 and 91.75 is: 137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.35 : 267.77 = 91.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.35/267.77 = 91.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.35x = 267.77 × 91.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.35x = 24,567.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,567.77/178.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.75

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