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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.91, 246.66 and 137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.91, 246.66 and 137.42 is: 189.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.91 : 246.66 = 137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.91/246.66 = 137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.91x = 246.66 × 137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.91x = 33,896.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,896.02/178.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.46

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