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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.35, 245.85 and 140.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.35, 245.85 and 140.75 is: 194.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.35 : 245.85 = 140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.35/245.85 = 140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.35x = 245.85 × 140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.35x = 34,603.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,603.47/178.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.02

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