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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.82, 265.08 and 90.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.82, 265.08 and 90.05 is: 134.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.82 : 265.08 = 90.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.82/265.08 = 90.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.82x = 265.08 × 90.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.82x = 23,869.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,869.13/176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.99

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