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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.31, 247.44 and 100.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.31, 247.44 and 100.62 is: 138.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.31 : 247.44 = 100.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.31/247.44 = 100.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.31x = 247.44 × 100.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.31x = 24,897.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,897.41/179.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.85

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