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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.03, 244.25 and 99.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.03, 244.25 and 99.39 is: 137.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.03 : 244.25 = 99.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.03/244.25 = 99.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.03x = 244.25 × 99.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.03x = 24,275.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,275.51/177.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.13

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