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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.36, 267.52 and 96.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.36, 267.52 and 96.06 is: 144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.36 : 267.52 = 96.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.36/267.52 = 96.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.36x = 267.52 × 96.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.36x = 25,697.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,697.97/178.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.08

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