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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.13, 247.20 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.13, 247.20 and 101.50 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.13 : 247.20 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.13/247.20 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.13x = 247.20 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.13x = 25,090.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,090.80/179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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