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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.07, 241.59 and 96.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.07, 241.59 and 96.38 is: 133.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.07 : 241.59 = 96.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.07/241.59 = 96.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.07x = 241.59 × 96.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.07x = 23,284.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,284.44/175.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.00

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