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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.79, 268.04 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.79, 268.04 and 92.07 is: 138.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.79 : 268.04 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.79/268.04 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.79x = 268.04 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.79x = 24,677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,677.98/178.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.03

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