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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.62, 267.90 and 81.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.62, 267.90 and 81.09 is: 121.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.62 : 267.90 = 81.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.62/267.90 = 81.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.62x = 267.90 × 81.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.62x = 21,724.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,724.01/178.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.62

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