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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.37, 267.62 and 92.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.37, 267.62 and 92.81 is: 139.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.37 : 267.62 = 92.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.37/267.62 = 92.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.37x = 267.62 × 92.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.37x = 24,837.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,837.81/178.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.25

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