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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.54, 245.01 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.54, 245.01 and 99.92 is: 137.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.54 : 245.01 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.54/245.01 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.54x = 245.01 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.54x = 24,481.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,481.40/177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.89

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