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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.75, 248.03 and 106.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.75, 248.03 and 106.07 is: 146.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.75 : 248.03 = 106.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.75/248.03 = 106.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.75x = 248.03 × 106.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.75x = 26,308.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,308.54/179.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.36

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