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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 246.66 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 246.66 and 142.04 is: 195.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 246.66 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/246.66 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 246.66 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 35,035.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,035.59/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.82

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