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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.13, 268.76 and 75.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.13, 268.76 and 75.07 is: 112.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.13 : 268.76 = 75.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.13/268.76 = 75.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.13x = 268.76 × 75.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.13x = 20,175.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,175.05/179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.63

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