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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.51, 243.59 and 98.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.51, 243.59 and 98.89 is: 136.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.51 : 243.59 = 98.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.51/243.59 = 98.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.51x = 243.59 × 98.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.51x = 24,088.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,088.12/176.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.47

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