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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.05, 241.56 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.05, 241.56 and 96.36 is: 132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.05 : 241.56 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.05/241.56 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.05x = 241.56 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.05x = 23,276.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,276.24/175.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.97

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