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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.05, 247.08 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.05, 247.08 and 105.34 is: 145.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.05 : 247.08 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.05/247.08 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.05x = 247.08 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.05x = 26,027.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,027.41/179.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.36

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