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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.59, 267.80 and 91.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.59, 267.80 and 91.91 is: 137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.59 : 267.80 = 91.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.59/267.80 = 91.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.59x = 267.80 × 91.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.59x = 24,613.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,613.04/178.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.82

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