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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.48, 247.47 and 142.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.48, 247.47 and 142.07 is: 195.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.48 : 247.47 = 142.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.48/247.47 = 142.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.48x = 247.47 × 142.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.48x = 35,156.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,156.83/179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.89

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