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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.21, 247.33 and 100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.21, 247.33 and 100.55 is: 138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.21 : 247.33 = 100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.21/247.33 = 100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.21x = 247.33 × 100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.21x = 24,867.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,867.54/179.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.76

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