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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.53, 265.95 and 136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.53, 265.95 and 136.89 is: 205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.53 : 265.95 = 136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.53/265.95 = 136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.53x = 265.95 × 136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.53x = 36,405.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,405.90/177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.07

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