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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.90, 268.34 and 92.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.90, 268.34 and 92.19 is: 138.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.90 : 268.34 = 92.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.90/268.34 = 92.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.90x = 268.34 × 92.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.90x = 24,738.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,738.31/178.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.28

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