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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.69, 269.51 and 93.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.69, 269.51 and 93.06 is: 139.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.69 : 269.51 = 93.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.69/269.51 = 93.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.69x = 269.51 × 93.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.69x = 25,080.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,080.14/179.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.58

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