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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.08, 241.62 and 97.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.08, 241.62 and 97.48 is: 134.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.08 : 241.62 = 97.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.08/241.62 = 97.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.08x = 241.62 × 97.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.08x = 23,553.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,553.12/175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.53

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