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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.70, 268.21 and 92.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.70, 268.21 and 92.09 is: 138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.70 : 268.21 = 92.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.70/268.21 = 92.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.70x = 268.21 × 92.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.70x = 24,699.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,699.00/178.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.22

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