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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.76, 248.08 and 101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.76, 248.08 and 101.08 is: 139.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.76 : 248.08 = 101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.76/248.08 = 101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.76x = 248.08 × 101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.76x = 25,075.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,075.93/179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.50

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