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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.07, 241.59 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.07, 241.59 and 97.44 is: 134.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.07 : 241.59 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.07/241.59 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.07x = 241.59 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.07x = 23,540.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,540.53/175.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.46

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