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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.14, 265.56 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.14, 265.56 and 96.08 is: 144.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.14 : 265.56 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.14/265.56 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.14x = 265.56 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.14x = 25,513.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,513.68/177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.04

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