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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.52, 246.46 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.52, 246.46 and 139.20 is: 192.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.52 : 246.46 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.52/246.46 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.52x = 246.46 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.52x = 34,308.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,308.20/178.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.18

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