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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.22, 268.76 and 87.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.22, 268.76 and 87.95 is: 131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.22 : 268.76 = 87.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.22/268.76 = 87.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.22x = 268.76 × 87.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.22x = 23,635.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,635.66/179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.88

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