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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.14, 247.22 and 139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.14, 247.22 and 139.84 is: 192.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.14 : 247.22 = 139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.14/247.22 = 139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.14x = 247.22 × 139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.14x = 34,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,571.84/179.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.99

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