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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.05, 247.23 and 142.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.05, 247.23 and 142.15 is: 196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.05 : 247.23 = 142.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.05/247.23 = 142.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.05x = 247.23 × 142.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.05x = 35,142.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,142.59/179.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.27

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