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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.12, 244.42 and 102.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.12, 244.42 and 102.42 is: 141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.12 : 244.42 = 102.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.12/244.42 = 102.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.12x = 244.42 × 102.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.12x = 25,033.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,033.24/177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.33

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