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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.91, 246.93 and 105.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.91, 246.93 and 105.29 is: 145.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.91 : 246.93 = 105.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.91/246.93 = 105.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.91x = 246.93 × 105.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.91x = 25,999.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,999.26/178.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.32

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