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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.04, 265.15 and 100.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.04, 265.15 and 100.09 is: 149.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.04 : 265.15 = 100.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.04/265.15 = 100.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.04x = 265.15 × 100.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.04x = 26,537.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,537.04/177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.90

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