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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.84, 242.66 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.84, 242.66 and 98.22 is: 135.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.84 : 242.66 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.84/242.66 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.84x = 242.66 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.84x = 23,834.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,834.07/175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.54

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