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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.12, 247.09 and 105.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.12, 247.09 and 105.43 is: 145.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.12 : 247.09 = 105.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.12/247.09 = 105.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.12x = 247.09 × 105.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.12x = 26,050.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,050.48/179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.43

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