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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.20, 265.60 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.20, 265.60 and 91.52 is: 137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.20 : 265.60 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.20/265.60 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.20x = 265.60 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.20x = 24,307.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,307.71/177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.18

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