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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 268.86 and 136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 268.86 and 136.68 is: 205.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 268.86 = 136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/268.86 = 136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 268.86 × 136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 36,747.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,747.78/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.39

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