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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.94, 248.32 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.94, 248.32 and 101.25 is: 139.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.94 : 248.32 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.94/248.32 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.94x = 248.32 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.94x = 25,141.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,141.16/179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.72

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