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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.56, 242.29 and 97.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.56, 242.29 and 97.94 is: 135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.56 : 242.29 = 97.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.56/242.29 = 97.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.56x = 242.29 × 97.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.56x = 23,729.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,729.88/175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.17

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