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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.79, 269.53 and 93.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.79, 269.53 and 93.07 is: 139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.79 : 269.53 = 93.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.79/269.53 = 93.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.79x = 269.53 × 93.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.79x = 25,085.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,085.16/179.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.52

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