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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.83, 268.19 and 92.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.83, 268.19 and 92.14 is: 138.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.83 : 268.19 = 92.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.83/268.19 = 92.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.83x = 268.19 × 92.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.83x = 24,709.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,709.98/178.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.17

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