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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.26, 266.03 and 90.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.26, 266.03 and 90.69 is: 136.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.26 : 266.03 = 90.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.26/266.03 = 90.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.26x = 266.03 × 90.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.26x = 24,125.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,125.81/177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.11

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