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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 244.08 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 244.08 and 138.12 is: 190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 244.08 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/244.08 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 244.08 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 33,712.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,712.33/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.85

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