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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.78, 268.15 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.78, 268.15 and 92.07 is: 138.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.78 : 268.15 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.78/268.15 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.78x = 268.15 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.78x = 24,688.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,688.57/178.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.09

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