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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.89, 267.83 and 142.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.89, 267.83 and 142.25 is: 212.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.89 : 267.83 = 142.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.89/267.83 = 142.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.89x = 267.83 × 142.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.89x = 38,096.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,096.77/178.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.96

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