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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 247.08 and 105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 247.08 and 105.36 is: 145.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 247.08 = 105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/247.08 = 105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 247.08 × 105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 26,032.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,032.35/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.42

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