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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 268.22 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 268.22 and 92.25 is: 138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 268.22 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/268.22 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 268.22 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 24,743.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,743.53/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.29

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