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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.61, 245.08 and 99.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.61, 245.08 and 99.98 is: 137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.61 : 245.08 = 99.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.61/245.08 = 99.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.61x = 245.08 × 99.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.61x = 24,503.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,503.10/177.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.96

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