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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.72, 267.89 and 75.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.72, 267.89 and 75.87 is: 113.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.72 : 267.89 = 75.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.72/267.89 = 75.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.72x = 267.89 × 75.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.72x = 20,324.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,324.81/178.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.72

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