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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.62, 266.45 and 90.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.62, 266.45 and 90.95 is: 136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.62 : 266.45 = 90.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.62/266.45 = 90.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.62x = 266.45 × 90.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.62x = 24,231.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,231.84/177.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.43

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