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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.86, 245.40 and 107.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.86, 245.40 and 107.93 is: 148.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.86 : 245.40 = 107.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.86/245.40 = 107.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.86x = 245.40 × 107.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.86x = 26,486.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,486.02/177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.92

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