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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.89, 247.14 and 144.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.89, 247.14 and 144.06 is: 199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.89 : 247.14 = 144.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.89/247.14 = 144.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.89x = 247.14 × 144.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.89x = 35,602.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,602.99/178.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.02

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