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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.72, 245.14 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.72, 245.14 and 112.20 is: 154.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.72 : 245.14 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.72/245.14 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.72x = 245.14 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.72x = 27,504.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,504.71/177.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.76

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