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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.85, 242.66 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.85, 242.66 and 98.23 is: 135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.85 : 242.66 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.85/242.66 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.85x = 242.66 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.85x = 23,836.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,836.49/175.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.55

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