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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.92, 245.52 and 99.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.92, 245.52 and 99.23 is: 136.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.92 : 245.52 = 99.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.92/245.52 = 99.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.92x = 245.52 × 99.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.92x = 24,362.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,362.95/177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.93

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