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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 265.32 and 89.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 265.32 and 89.10 is: 133.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 265.32 = 89.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/265.32 = 89.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 265.32 × 89.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 23,640.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,640.01/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.56

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