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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.55, 264.35 and 90.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.55, 264.35 and 90.87 is: 136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.55 : 264.35 = 90.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.55/264.35 = 90.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.55x = 264.35 × 90.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.55x = 24,021.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,021.03/176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.06

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