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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.59, 268.08 and 92.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.59, 268.08 and 92.03 is: 138.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.59 : 268.08 = 92.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.59/268.08 = 92.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.59x = 268.08 × 92.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.59x = 24,670.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,670.06/178.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.14

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