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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.12, 265.74 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.12, 265.74 and 138.72 is: 208.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.12 : 265.74 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.12/265.74 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.12x = 265.74 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.12x = 36,863.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,863.45/177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.13

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