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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.64, 247.92 and 100.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.64, 247.92 and 100.95 is: 139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.64 : 247.92 = 100.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.64/247.92 = 100.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.64x = 247.92 × 100.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.64x = 25,027.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,027.52/179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.32

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