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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.64, 247.89 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.64, 247.89 and 102 is: 140.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.64 : 247.89 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.64/247.89 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.64x = 247.89 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.64x = 25,284.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,284.78/179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.75

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