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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.39, 269.21 and 92.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.39, 269.21 and 92.67 is: 139.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.39 : 269.21 = 92.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.39/269.21 = 92.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.39x = 269.21 × 92.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.39x = 24,947.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,947.23/179.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.07

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