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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.22, 241.81 and 97.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.22, 241.81 and 97.59 is: 134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.22 : 241.81 = 97.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.22/241.81 = 97.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.22x = 241.81 × 97.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.22x = 23,598.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,598.90/175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.68

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