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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.93, 246.84 and 105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.93, 246.84 and 105.20 is: 145.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.93 : 246.84 = 105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.93/246.84 = 105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.93x = 246.84 × 105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.93x = 25,967.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,967.57/178.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.13

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