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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.38, 266.18 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.38, 266.18 and 90.72 is: 136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.38 : 266.18 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.38/266.18 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.38x = 266.18 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.38x = 24,147.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,147.40/177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.13

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