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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.99, 268.59 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.99, 268.59 and 92.32 is: 138.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.99 : 268.59 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.99/268.59 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.99x = 268.59 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.99x = 24,796.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,796.23/178.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.53

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