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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.42, 242.04 and 97.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.42, 242.04 and 97.79 is: 134.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.42 : 242.04 = 97.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.42/242.04 = 97.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.42x = 242.04 × 97.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.42x = 23,669.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,669.09/175.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.93

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