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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.13, 262.65 and 66.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.13, 262.65 and 66.95 is: 100.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.13 : 262.65 = 66.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.13/262.65 = 66.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.13x = 262.65 × 66.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.13x = 17,584.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,584.42/175.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.41

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