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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.77, 242.57 and 97.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.77, 242.57 and 97.10 is: 133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.77 : 242.57 = 97.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.77/242.57 = 97.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.77x = 242.57 × 97.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.77x = 23,551.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,551.85/175.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.99

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