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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.72, 248.03 and 102.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.72, 248.03 and 102.09 is: 140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.72 : 248.03 = 102.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.72/248.03 = 102.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.72x = 248.03 × 102.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.72x = 25,322.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,322.19/179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.90

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