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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.94, 246.86 and 105.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.94, 246.86 and 105.25 is: 145.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.94 : 246.86 = 105.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.94/246.86 = 105.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.94x = 246.86 × 105.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.94x = 25,980.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,980.87/178.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.19

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