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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.61, 267.93 and 81.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.61, 267.93 and 81.11 is: 121.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.61 : 267.93 = 81.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.61/267.93 = 81.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.61x = 267.93 × 81.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.61x = 21,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,730.46/178.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.67

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