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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.37, 269.03 and 102.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.37, 269.03 and 102.09 is: 153.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.37 : 269.03 = 102.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.37/269.03 = 102.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.37x = 269.03 × 102.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.37x = 27,465.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,465.27/179.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.12

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