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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.71, 267.76 and 81.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.71, 267.76 and 81.13 is: 121.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.71 : 267.76 = 81.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.71/267.76 = 81.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.71x = 267.76 × 81.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.71x = 21,722.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,722.09/178.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.55

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