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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.87, 245.71 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.87, 245.71 and 136.52 is: 188.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.87 : 245.71 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.87/245.71 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.87x = 245.71 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.87x = 33,544.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,544.33/177.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.59

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