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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.93, 267.91 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.93, 267.91 and 93.25 is: 139.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.93 : 267.91 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.93/267.91 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.93x = 267.91 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.93x = 24,980.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,980.80/178.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.62

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