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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.61, 267.60 and 135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.61, 267.60 and 135.03 is: 202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.61 : 267.60 = 135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.61/267.60 = 135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.61x = 267.60 × 135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.61x = 36,132.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,132.01/178.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.30

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