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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.75, 247.95 and 106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.75, 247.95 and 106.06 is: 146.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.75 : 247.95 = 106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.75/247.95 = 106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.75x = 247.95 × 106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.75x = 26,296.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,296.96/179.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.30

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