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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 268.24 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 268.24 and 92.21 is: 138.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 268.24 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/268.24 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 268.24 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 24,733.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,733.95/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.24

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