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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.81, 265.28 and 91.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.81, 265.28 and 91.25 is: 136.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.81 : 265.28 = 91.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.81/265.28 = 91.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.81x = 265.28 × 91.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.81x = 24,206.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,206.34/176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.91

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