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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.58, 267.88 and 81.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.58, 267.88 and 81.06 is: 121.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.58 : 267.88 = 81.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.58/267.88 = 81.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.58x = 267.88 × 81.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.58x = 21,714.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,714.35/178.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.59

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