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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.07, 268.69 and 138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.07, 268.69 and 138.52 is: 207.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.07 : 268.69 = 138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.07/268.69 = 138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.07x = 268.69 × 138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.07x = 37,218.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,218.94/179.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.85

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