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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.38, 245.94 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.38, 245.94 and 141.48 is: 195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.38 : 245.94 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.38/245.94 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.38x = 245.94 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.38x = 34,795.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,795.59/178.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.06

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