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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.81, 268.22 and 75.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.81, 268.22 and 75.99 is: 113.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.81 : 268.22 = 75.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.81/268.22 = 75.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.81x = 268.22 × 75.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.81x = 20,380.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,380.32/178.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.98

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