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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.93, 248.22 and 106.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.93, 248.22 and 106.23 is: 146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.93 : 248.22 = 106.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.93/248.22 = 106.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.93x = 248.22 × 106.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.93x = 26,368.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,368.41/179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.55

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