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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.89, 268.33 and 76.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.89, 268.33 and 76.14 is: 114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.89 : 268.33 = 76.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.89/268.33 = 76.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.89x = 268.33 × 76.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.89x = 20,431.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,431.35/178.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.21

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