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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.39, 247.56 and 101.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.39, 247.56 and 101.75 is: 140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.39 : 247.56 = 101.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.39/247.56 = 101.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.39x = 247.56 × 101.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.39x = 25,189.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,189.23/179.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.42

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