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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.14, 265.37 and 99.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.14, 265.37 and 99.86 is: 149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.14 : 265.37 = 99.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.14/265.37 = 99.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.14x = 265.37 × 99.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.14x = 26,500.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,500.01/177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.60

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