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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.66, 268.08 and 127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.66, 268.08 and 127.14 is: 190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.66 : 268.08 = 127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.66/268.08 = 127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.66x = 268.08 × 127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.66x = 34,083.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,083.69/178.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.77

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