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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.86, 245.52 and 138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.86, 245.52 and 138.42 is: 191.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.86 : 245.52 = 138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.86/245.52 = 138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.86x = 245.52 × 138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.86x = 33,984.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,984.88/177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.08

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