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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.19, 268.92 and 137.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.19, 268.92 and 137.95 is: 207.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.19 : 268.92 = 137.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.19/268.92 = 137.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.19x = 268.92 × 137.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.19x = 37,096.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,096.84/179.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.03

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