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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.99, 268.49 and 81.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.99, 268.49 and 81.38 is: 122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.99 : 268.49 = 81.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.99/268.49 = 81.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.99x = 268.49 × 81.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.99x = 21,849.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,849.72/178.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.07

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