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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.93, 246.84 and 142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.93, 246.84 and 142.14 is: 196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.93 : 246.84 = 142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.93/246.84 = 142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.93x = 246.84 × 142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.93x = 35,085.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,085.84/178.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.09

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