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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.27, 266.06 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.27, 266.06 and 90.66 is: 136.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.27 : 266.06 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.27/266.06 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.27x = 266.06 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.27x = 24,121.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,121.00/177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.07

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