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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.50, 247.72 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.50, 247.72 and 101.88 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.50 : 247.72 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.50/247.72 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.50x = 247.72 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.50x = 25,237.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,237.71/179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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