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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.39, 267.62 and 91.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.39, 267.62 and 91.72 is: 137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.39 : 267.62 = 91.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.39/267.62 = 91.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.39x = 267.62 × 91.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.39x = 24,546.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,546.11/178.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.60

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