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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.63, 267.88 and 92.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.63, 267.88 and 92.06 is: 138.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.63 : 267.88 = 92.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.63/267.88 = 92.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.63x = 267.88 × 92.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.63x = 24,659.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,659.46/178.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.05

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