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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 243.92 and 99.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 243.92 and 99.12 is: 136.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 243.92 = 99.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/243.92 = 99.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 243.92 × 99.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 24,177.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,177.35/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.81

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