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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.08, 268.08 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.08, 268.08 and 138.36 is: 207.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.08 : 268.08 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.08/268.08 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.08x = 268.08 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.08x = 37,091.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,091.55/179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.12

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