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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.83, 248.11 and 101.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.83, 248.11 and 101.13 is: 139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.83 : 248.11 = 101.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.83/248.11 = 101.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.83x = 248.11 × 101.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.83x = 25,090.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,090.86/179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.53

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