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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.49, 247.69 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.49, 247.69 and 101.87 is: 140.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.49 : 247.69 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.49/247.69 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.49x = 247.69 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.49x = 25,230.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,230.69/179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.57

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