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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.65, 247.94 and 100.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.65, 247.94 and 100.98 is: 139.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.65 : 247.94 = 100.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.65/247.94 = 100.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.65x = 247.94 × 100.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.65x = 25,035.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,035.24/179.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.35

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