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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.38, 266.07 and 81.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.38, 266.07 and 81.14 is: 121.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.38 : 266.07 = 81.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.38/266.07 = 81.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.38x = 266.07 × 81.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.38x = 21,588.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,588.92/177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.71

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