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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.31, 266.03 and 91.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.31, 266.03 and 91.75 is: 137.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.31 : 266.03 = 91.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.31/266.03 = 91.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.31x = 266.03 × 91.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.31x = 24,407.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,407.79/177.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.66

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