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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 268.02 and 87.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 268.02 and 87.66 is: 131.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 268.02 = 87.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/268.02 = 87.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 268.02 × 87.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 23,494.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,494.63/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.31

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