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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.74, 248.06 and 106.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.74, 248.06 and 106.07 is: 146.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.74 : 248.06 = 106.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.74/248.06 = 106.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.74x = 248.06 × 106.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.74x = 26,311.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,311.81/179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.39

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