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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.02, 241.52 and 96.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.02, 241.52 and 96.33 is: 132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.02 : 241.52 = 96.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.02/241.52 = 96.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.02x = 241.52 × 96.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.02x = 23,265.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,265.62/175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.93

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