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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.48, 269.01 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.48, 269.01 and 92.79 is: 139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.48 : 269.01 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.48/269.01 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.48x = 269.01 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.48x = 24,961.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,961.44/179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.08

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