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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.98, 267.72 and 142.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.98, 267.72 and 142.50 is: 213.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.98 : 267.72 = 142.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.98/267.72 = 142.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.98x = 267.72 × 142.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.98x = 38,150.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,150.10/178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.15

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