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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 242.10 and 97.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 242.10 and 97.81 is: 134.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 242.10 = 97.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/242.10 = 97.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 242.10 × 97.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 23,679.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,679.80/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.97

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