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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.95, 245.33 and 138.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.95, 245.33 and 138.51 is: 190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.95 : 245.33 = 138.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.95/245.33 = 138.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.95x = 245.33 × 138.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.95x = 33,980.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,980.49/177.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.96

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