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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.92, 245.76 and 136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.92, 245.76 and 136.98 is: 189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.92 : 245.76 = 136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.92/245.76 = 136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.92x = 245.76 × 136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.92x = 33,665.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,665.64/177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.22

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