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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 263.14 and 67.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 263.14 and 67.15 is: 100.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 263.14 = 67.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/263.14 = 67.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 263.14 × 67.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 17,668.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,668.95/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.75

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