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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.49, 242.18 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.49, 242.18 and 97.86 is: 135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.49 : 242.18 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.49/242.18 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.49x = 242.18 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.49x = 23,699.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,699.73/175.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.05

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