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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.91, 246.88 and 105.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.91, 246.88 and 105.23 is: 145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.91 : 246.88 = 105.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.91/246.88 = 105.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.91x = 246.88 × 105.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.91x = 25,979.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,979.18/178.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.21

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