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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.65, 267.84 and 91.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.65, 267.84 and 91.94 is: 137.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.65 : 267.84 = 91.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.65/267.84 = 91.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.65x = 267.84 × 91.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.65x = 24,623.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,623.87/178.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.83

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