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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.12, 247.14 and 101.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.12, 247.14 and 101.49 is: 140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.12 : 247.14 = 101.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.12/247.14 = 101.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.12x = 247.14 × 101.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.12x = 25,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,082.24/179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.03

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