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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.51, 246.46 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.51, 246.46 and 136.99 is: 189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.51 : 246.46 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.51/246.46 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.51x = 246.46 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.51x = 33,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,762.56/178.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.14

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