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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.44, 266.06 and 89.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.44, 266.06 and 89.48 is: 134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.44 : 266.06 = 89.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.44/266.06 = 89.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.44x = 266.06 × 89.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.44x = 23,807.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,807.94/177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.18

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