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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.53, 247.87 and 140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.53, 247.87 and 140.12 is: 193.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.53 : 247.87 = 140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.53/247.87 = 140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.53x = 247.87 × 140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.53x = 34,731.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,731.61/179.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.46

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