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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 246.54 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 246.54 and 137.52 is: 189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 246.54 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/246.54 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 246.54 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 33,904.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,904.18/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.49

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