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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.23, 241.82 and 96.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.23, 241.82 and 96.55 is: 133.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.23 : 241.82 = 96.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.23/241.82 = 96.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.23x = 241.82 × 96.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.23x = 23,346.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,346.03/175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.23

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