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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.70, 267.93 and 81.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.70, 267.93 and 81.15 is: 121.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.70 : 267.93 = 81.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.70/267.93 = 81.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.70x = 267.93 × 81.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.70x = 21,742.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,742.52/178.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.67

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