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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.46, 242.13 and 96.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.46, 242.13 and 96.77 is: 133.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.46 : 242.13 = 96.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.46/242.13 = 96.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.46x = 242.13 × 96.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.46x = 23,431.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,431.77/175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.54

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