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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.93, 268.15 and 101.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.93, 268.15 and 101.86 is: 152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.93 : 268.15 = 101.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.93/268.15 = 101.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.93x = 268.15 × 101.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.93x = 27,313.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,313.76/178.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.65

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