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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.55, 265.85 and 91.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.55, 265.85 and 91.87 is: 137.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.55 : 265.85 = 91.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.55/265.85 = 91.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.55x = 265.85 × 91.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.55x = 24,423.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,423.18/177.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.56

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