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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.09, 265.14 and 95.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.09, 265.14 and 95.64 is: 143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.09 : 265.14 = 95.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.09/265.14 = 95.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.09x = 265.14 × 95.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.09x = 25,357.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,357.99/177.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.19

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