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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 268.47 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 268.47 and 101.88 is: 152.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 268.47 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/268.47 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 268.47 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 27,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,351.72/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.87

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