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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.72, 242.49 and 97.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.72, 242.49 and 97.04 is: 133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.72 : 242.49 = 97.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.72/242.49 = 97.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.72x = 242.49 × 97.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.72x = 23,530.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,530.22/175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.90

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