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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.32, 241.95 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.32, 241.95 and 97.68 is: 134.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.32 : 241.95 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.32/241.95 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.32x = 241.95 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.32x = 23,633.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,633.68/175.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.80

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