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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.45, 246.08 and 136.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.45, 246.08 and 136.91 is: 188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.45 : 246.08 = 136.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.45/246.08 = 136.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.45x = 246.08 × 136.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.45x = 33,691.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,691.77/178.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.80

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