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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.09, 247.14 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.09, 247.14 and 101.46 is: 140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.09 : 247.14 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.09/247.14 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.09x = 247.14 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.09x = 25,074.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,074.91/179.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.02

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