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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.12, 265.56 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.12, 265.56 and 91.44 is: 137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.12 : 265.56 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.12/265.56 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.12x = 265.56 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.12x = 24,282.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,282.81/177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.10

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