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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.29, 241.91 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.29, 241.91 and 96.62 is: 133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.29 : 241.91 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.29/241.91 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.29x = 241.91 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.29x = 23,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,372.38/175.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.33

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