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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.92, 245.54 and 100.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.92, 245.54 and 100.30 is: 138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.92 : 245.54 = 100.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.92/245.54 = 100.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.92x = 245.54 × 100.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.92x = 24,627.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,627.66/177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.42

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