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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.90, 268.32 and 96.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.90, 268.32 and 96.59 is: 144.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.90 : 268.32 = 96.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.90/268.32 = 96.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.90x = 268.32 × 96.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.90x = 25,917.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,917.03/178.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.87

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