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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.68, 242.44 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.68, 242.44 and 98.06 is: 135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.68 : 242.44 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.68/242.44 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.68x = 242.44 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.68x = 23,772.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,772.21/175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.32

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