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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.76, 248.08 and 102.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.76, 248.08 and 102.14 is: 140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.76 : 248.08 = 102.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.76/248.08 = 102.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.76x = 248.08 × 102.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.76x = 25,338.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,338.89/179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.96

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