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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.67, 242.43 and 96.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.67, 242.43 and 96.99 is: 133.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.67 : 242.43 = 96.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.67/242.43 = 96.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.67x = 242.43 × 96.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.67x = 23,512.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,512.80/175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.85

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