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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.92, 266.76 and 91.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.92, 266.76 and 91.09 is: 136.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.92 : 266.76 = 91.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.92/266.76 = 91.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.92x = 266.76 × 91.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.92x = 24,298.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,298.50/177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.57

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