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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.89, 245.44 and 107.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.89, 245.44 and 107.99 is: 149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.89 : 245.44 = 107.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.89/245.44 = 107.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.89x = 245.44 × 107.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.89x = 26,505.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,505.07/177.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.00

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