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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.69, 267.74 and 91.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.69, 267.74 and 91.90 is: 137.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.69 : 267.74 = 91.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.69/267.74 = 91.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.69x = 267.74 × 91.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.69x = 24,605.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,605.31/178.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.70

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