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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.83, 266.80 and 75.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.83, 266.80 and 75.13 is: 112.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.83 : 266.80 = 75.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.83/266.80 = 75.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.83x = 266.80 × 75.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.83x = 20,043.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,043.54/177.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.71

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