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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.52, 246.51 and 136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.52, 246.51 and 136.98 is: 189.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.52 : 246.51 = 136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.52/246.51 = 136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.52x = 246.51 × 136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.52x = 33,766.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,766.94/178.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.15

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