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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.75, 269.32 and 128.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.75, 269.32 and 128.14 is: 191.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.75 : 269.32 = 128.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.75/269.32 = 128.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.75x = 269.32 × 128.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.75x = 34,510.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,510.66/179.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.99

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