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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.92, 245.36 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.92, 245.36 and 141.12 is: 194.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.92 : 245.36 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.92/245.36 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.92x = 245.36 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.92x = 34,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,625.20/177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.61

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