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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.59, 242.31 and 97.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.59, 242.31 and 97.98 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.59 : 242.31 = 97.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.59/242.31 = 97.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.59x = 242.31 × 97.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.59x = 23,741.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,741.53/175.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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