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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.89, 269.16 and 102.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.89, 269.16 and 102.91 is: 153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.89 : 269.16 = 102.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.89/269.16 = 102.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.89x = 269.16 × 102.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.89x = 27,699.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,699.26/179.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.98

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