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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.71, 246.75 and 137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.71, 246.75 and 137.19 is: 189.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.71 : 246.75 = 137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.71/246.75 = 137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.71x = 246.75 × 137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.71x = 33,852.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,852.59/178.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.43

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