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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.71, 245.25 and 99.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.71, 245.25 and 99.03 is: 136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.71 : 245.25 = 99.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.71/245.25 = 99.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.71x = 245.25 × 99.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.71x = 24,287.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,287.66/177.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.67

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