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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.99, 246.90 and 105.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.99, 246.90 and 105.29 is: 145.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.99 : 246.90 = 105.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.99/246.90 = 105.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.99x = 246.90 × 105.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.99x = 25,995.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,995.40/178.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.24

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