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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.89, 246.83 and 142.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.89, 246.83 and 142.13 is: 196.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.89 : 246.83 = 142.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.89/246.83 = 142.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.89x = 246.83 × 142.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.89x = 35,080.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,080.00/178.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.10

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