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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.94, 268.29 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.94, 268.29 and 101.87 is: 152.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.94 : 268.29 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.94/268.29 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.94x = 268.29 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.94x = 27,330.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,330.87/178.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.74

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