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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.91, 245.75 and 136.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.91, 245.75 and 136.97 is: 189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.91 : 245.75 = 136.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.91/245.75 = 136.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.91x = 245.75 × 136.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.91x = 33,660.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,660.38/177.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.20

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