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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.52, 244.94 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.52, 244.94 and 99.88 is: 137.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.52 : 244.94 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.52/244.94 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.52x = 244.94 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.52x = 24,464.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,464.61/177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.81

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