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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.02, 262.48 and 66.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.02, 262.48 and 66.76 is: 100.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.02 : 262.48 = 66.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.02/262.48 = 66.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.02x = 262.48 × 66.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.02x = 17,523.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,523.16/175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.12

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