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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.77, 267.94 and 92.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.77, 267.94 and 92.05 is: 137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.77 : 267.94 = 92.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.77/267.94 = 92.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.77x = 267.94 × 92.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.77x = 24,663.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,663.88/178.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.96

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