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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.91, 244.13 and 99.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.91, 244.13 and 99.28 is: 137.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.91 : 244.13 = 99.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.91/244.13 = 99.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.91x = 244.13 × 99.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.91x = 24,237.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,237.59/176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.01

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