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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.37, 266.12 and 91.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.37, 266.12 and 91.81 is: 137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.37 : 266.12 = 91.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.37/266.12 = 91.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.37x = 266.12 × 91.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.37x = 24,433.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,433.14/177.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.75

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