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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.80, 268.13 and 76.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.80, 268.13 and 76.14 is: 114.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.80 : 268.13 = 76.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.80/268.13 = 76.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.80x = 268.13 × 76.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.80x = 20,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,415.04/178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.18

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