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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.63, 247.91 and 102.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.63, 247.91 and 102.01 is: 140.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.63 : 247.91 = 102.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.63/247.91 = 102.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.63x = 247.91 × 102.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.63x = 25,289.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,289.30/179.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.79

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