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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.06, 244.39 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.06, 244.39 and 107.12 is: 147.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.06 : 244.39 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.06/244.39 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.06x = 244.39 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.06x = 26,179.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,179.06/177.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.85

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