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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.54, 247.78 and 100.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.54, 247.78 and 100.87 is: 139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.54 : 247.78 = 100.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.54/247.78 = 100.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.54x = 247.78 × 100.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.54x = 24,994.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,994.06/179.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.21

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