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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.21, 247.20 and 140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.21, 247.20 and 140.12 is: 193.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.21 : 247.20 = 140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.21/247.20 = 140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.21x = 247.20 × 140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.21x = 34,636.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,636.43/179.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.28

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