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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.86, 245.39 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.86, 245.39 and 107.96 is: 148.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.86 : 245.39 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.86/245.39 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.86x = 245.39 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.86x = 26,492.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,492.30/177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.95

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