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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.20, 269.03 and 92.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.20, 269.03 and 92.71 is: 139.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.20 : 269.03 = 92.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.20/269.03 = 92.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.20x = 269.03 × 92.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.20x = 24,942.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,942.34/179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.19

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