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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.56, 267.53 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.56, 267.53 and 126.39 is: 189.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.56 : 267.53 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.56/267.53 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.56x = 267.53 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.56x = 33,813.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,813.49/178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.37

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