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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.65, 268.03 and 75.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.65, 268.03 and 75.94 is: 113.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.65 : 268.03 = 75.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.65/268.03 = 75.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.65x = 268.03 × 75.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.65x = 20,354.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,354.68/178.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.93

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