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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.33, 241.95 and 95.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.33, 241.95 and 95.57 is: 131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.33 : 241.95 = 95.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.33/241.95 = 95.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.33x = 241.95 × 95.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.33x = 23,122.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,122.31/175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.88

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