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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.75, 267.89 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.75, 267.89 and 92.01 is: 137.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.75 : 267.89 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.75/267.89 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.75x = 267.89 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.75x = 24,648.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,648.79/178.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.89

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