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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.82, 245.31 and 107.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.82, 245.31 and 107.89 is: 148.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.82 : 245.31 = 107.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.82/245.31 = 107.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.82x = 245.31 × 107.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.82x = 26,465.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,465.27/177.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.84

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