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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.60, 246.62 and 137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.60, 246.62 and 137.56 is: 189.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.60 : 246.62 = 137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.60/246.62 = 137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.60x = 246.62 × 137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.60x = 33,925.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,925.05/178.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.95

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