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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.84, 248.12 and 106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.84, 248.12 and 106.14 is: 146.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.84 : 248.12 = 106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.84/248.12 = 106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.84x = 248.12 × 106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.84x = 26,335.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,335.46/179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.44

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