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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.05, 267.88 and 102.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.05, 267.88 and 102.05 is: 152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.05 : 267.88 = 102.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.05/267.88 = 102.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.05x = 267.88 × 102.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.05x = 27,337.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,337.15/179.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.68

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