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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 268.14 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 268.14 and 132.90 is: 199.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 268.14 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/268.14 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 268.14 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 35,635.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,635.81/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.17

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