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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.02, 247.02 and 105.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.02, 247.02 and 105.31 is: 145.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.02 : 247.02 = 105.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.02/247.02 = 105.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.02x = 247.02 × 105.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.02x = 26,012.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,012.44/179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.31

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