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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 246.89 and 137.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 246.89 and 137.66 is: 189.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 246.89 = 137.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/246.89 = 137.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 246.89 × 137.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 33,986.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,986.91/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.86

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