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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.57, 245.06 and 99.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.57, 245.06 and 99.95 is: 137.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.57 : 245.06 = 99.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.57/245.06 = 99.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.57x = 245.06 × 99.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.57x = 24,492.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,492.02/177.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.93

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