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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.03, 247.08 and 137.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.03, 247.08 and 137.57 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.03 : 247.08 = 137.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.03/247.08 = 137.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.03x = 247.08 × 137.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.03x = 33,990.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,990.08/179.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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