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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.60, 242.33 and 97.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.60, 242.33 and 97.97 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.60 : 242.33 = 97.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.60/242.33 = 97.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.60x = 242.33 × 97.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.60x = 23,741.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,741.92/175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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