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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.68, 247.96 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.68, 247.96 and 102.08 is: 140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.68 : 247.96 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.68/247.96 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.68x = 247.96 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.68x = 25,311.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,311.76/179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.87

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