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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.43, 242.09 and 96.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.43, 242.09 and 96.76 is: 133.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.43 : 242.09 = 96.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.43/242.09 = 96.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.43x = 242.09 × 96.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.43x = 23,424.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,424.63/175.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.53

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