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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.02, 262.36 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.02, 262.36 and 98.02 is: 146.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.02 : 262.36 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.02/262.36 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.02x = 262.36 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.02x = 25,716.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,716.53/175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.93

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