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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.12, 247.07 and 109.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.12, 247.07 and 109.14 is: 150.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.12 : 247.07 = 109.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.12/247.07 = 109.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.12x = 247.07 × 109.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.12x = 26,964.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,964.67/179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.54

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