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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.57, 246.18 and 139.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.57, 246.18 and 139.11 is: 191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.57 : 246.18 = 139.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.57/246.18 = 139.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.57x = 246.18 × 139.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.57x = 34,246.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,246.10/178.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.78

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