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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.22, 262.49 and 92.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.22, 262.49 and 92.83 is: 139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.22 : 262.49 = 92.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.22/262.49 = 92.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.22x = 262.49 × 92.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.22x = 24,366.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,366.48/175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.06

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