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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.78, 265.20 and 90.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.78, 265.20 and 90.11 is: 135.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.78 : 265.20 = 90.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.78/265.20 = 90.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.78x = 265.20 × 90.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.78x = 23,895.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,895.85/176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.18

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