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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.89, 245.48 and 99.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.89, 245.48 and 99.19 is: 136.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.89 : 245.48 = 99.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.89/245.48 = 99.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.89x = 245.48 × 99.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.89x = 24,348.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,348.05/177.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.87

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