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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.65, 268.02 and 91.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.65, 268.02 and 91.95 is: 137.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.65 : 268.02 = 91.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.65/268.02 = 91.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.65x = 268.02 × 91.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.65x = 24,644.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,644.44/178.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.95

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