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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.68, 265.18 and 90.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.68, 265.18 and 90.07 is: 135.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.68 : 265.18 = 90.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.68/265.18 = 90.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.68x = 265.18 × 90.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.68x = 23,885.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,885.21/176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.19

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