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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.97, 245.59 and 99.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.97, 245.59 and 99.29 is: 137.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.97 : 245.59 = 99.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.97/245.59 = 99.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.97x = 245.59 × 99.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.97x = 24,383.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,383.04/177.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.01

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