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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.95, 268.16 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.95, 268.16 and 130.89 is: 196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.95 : 268.16 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.95/268.16 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.95x = 268.16 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.95x = 35,098.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,098.81/178.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.14

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