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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.79, 268.11 and 76.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.79, 268.11 and 76.12 is: 114.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.79 : 268.11 = 76.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.79/268.11 = 76.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.79x = 268.11 × 76.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.79x = 20,409.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,409.15/178.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.15

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