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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.81, 268 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.81, 268 and 92.01 is: 137.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.81 : 268 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.81/268 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.81x = 268 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.81x = 24,658.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,658.68/178.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.90

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