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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.70, 242.46 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.70, 242.46 and 98.07 is: 135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.70 : 242.46 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.70/242.46 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.70x = 242.46 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.70x = 23,778.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,778.05/175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.34

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