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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.61, 268.11 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.61, 268.11 and 124.94 is: 187.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.61 : 268.11 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.61/268.11 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.61x = 268.11 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.61x = 33,498.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,498.33/178.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.56

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