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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.93, 266.65 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.93, 266.65 and 137.25 is: 205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.93 : 266.65 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.93/266.65 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.93x = 266.65 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.93x = 36,597.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,597.37/177.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.68

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