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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.13, 265.56 and 81.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.13, 265.56 and 81.01 is: 121.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.13 : 265.56 = 81.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.13/265.56 = 81.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.13x = 265.56 × 81.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.13x = 21,513.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,513.02/177.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.45

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