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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.49, 244.93 and 99.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.49, 244.93 and 99.87 is: 137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.49 : 244.93 = 99.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.49/244.93 = 99.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.49x = 244.93 × 99.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.49x = 24,461.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,461.16/177.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.82

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