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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.14, 265.80 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.14, 265.80 and 95.96 is: 143.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.14 : 265.80 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.14/265.80 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.14x = 265.80 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.14x = 25,506.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,506.17/177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.99

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