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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.88, 244.09 and 99.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.88, 244.09 and 99.25 is: 136.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.88 : 244.09 = 99.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.88/244.09 = 99.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.88x = 244.09 × 99.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.88x = 24,225.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,225.93/176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.96

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