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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.55, 246.39 and 99.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.55, 246.39 and 99.86 is: 137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.55 : 246.39 = 99.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.55/246.39 = 99.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.55x = 246.39 × 99.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.55x = 24,604.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,604.51/178.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.80

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