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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.89, 268.37 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.89, 268.37 and 101.89 is: 152.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.89 : 268.37 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.89/268.37 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.89x = 268.37 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.89x = 27,342.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,342.37/178.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.85

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