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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.57, 247.87 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.57, 247.87 and 105.86 is: 146.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.57 : 247.87 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.57/247.87 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.57x = 247.87 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.57x = 26,238.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,238.99/179.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.12

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